Key Points
- India announced the immediate suspension of visa services for Canadian nationals on September 21, 2023
Overview
On September 21, 2023, India’s visa processing office in Canada, BLS International, announced an immediate suspension of visa services for Canadian nationals. As a result, Canadian citizens, including those residing in third countries, cannot obtain visas or e-visas until further notice.
Currently, Canadian visa services remain open in India. However, the Canadian government moved its country alert system to “high caution” for Canadian nationals traveling in India and has advised against non-essential travel in certain regions.
What are the Changes?
The government of India announced the immediate suspension of visa services for Canadian nationals on September 21, 2023. According to the government of India, these measures have been introduced due to safety concerns for Indian nationals.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check India’s visa processing service for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: BSL International
