Sending my passport as part of my Canada Visa Application

Yes, you must submit your valid passport with your application. You can even use a previous Canadian passport as supporting identification as long as: it is still valid or has expired within the past year.

1. How do I send my passport for Canadian visa stamping?
2. How do I submit my passport to VFS Canada?
3. Do I need to submit my passport for Canada visa?
4. How long does it take for Canada visa stamping?
5. How long does it take to get passport after visa stamping?
6. Does passport request mean visa approval?
7. How long does it take to get visa after Biometrics Canada 2020?
8. How do I know my Canada visa is approved?
9. How much bank balance is required for Canada visa?
10. How long does it take for Canada visa to be approved?

How do I send my passport for Canadian visa stamping?

How to mail your passport

1. Purchase two Canada Post Xpresspost prepaid 24 x 32 cm Xpresspost-National envelopes at any Canada Post location. (e.g., the University Village pharmacy at 5754 University Blvd.)
2. Put one envelope with your address inside the other so that the IRCC can return your passport securely.

How do I submit my passport to VFS Canada?

Applied online as E-app or; You are a Permanent Resident applicant whose application has been finalized and now requires to submit the passport. You'll have to submit the additional documents and/or passport, along with the request letter issued by the IRCC Office, at the Canada Visa Application Centre of your choice.

Do I need to submit my passport for Canada visa?

Yes. The visa office where you apply may have certain instructions on how and where to submit your passport and how to get your visa. If you will need your passport for other travel while we are processing your application, tell the visa office.

How long does it take for Canada visa stamping?

The ideal processing time for a visitor visa for Canada is a maximum of 15 days. A student visa needs 3 days for processing, while a work visa takes a maximum of 4 days.

How long does it take to get passport after visa stamping?

If you opted to pick the passport from the 11 service centers then the passport has to be collected within 14 days; or if you opted for one of the 22 Blue Dart Courier service locations then the passport has to be picked within 7 days; otherwise it will be sent back to the Embassy or Consulate.

Does passport request mean visa approval?

VIP Member. As many, many, many people have asked and answered - passport request means they have approved your application. There is no other reason, at all, to request a passport. However - if you submit your passport and they find it is fake, or that you have lied about travel details, you can still be rejected.

How long does it take to get visa after Biometrics Canada 2020?

For example, IEC processing time is normally eight weeks. If it takes you three weeks to get your biometrics done, the eight week processing time will begin AFTER you complete your biometrics. This means the sooner you do your biometrics, the sooner your application will start to be processed.

How do I know my Canada visa is approved?

If you have applied your visa application through Post, then you need it until your passport comes back to you. Once your passport comes back to you then you can check inside. You will notice an approved stamp. This means that your Visa has been approved and now you can move to Canada.

How much bank balance is required for Canada visa?

How much money you'll need

How long does it take for Canada visa to be approved?

The average processing time for these programs is 6 months from the time you submit your application, and including the time required to give biometrics.