RJ Services

03/05/2024

12/30/2023

The Consulate General of India in Vancouver is pleased to announce that applications for all attestation services would be accepted at centers of BLS International Services Ltd. w.e.f. 01 January 2024.

India in Canada (High Commission of India, Ottawa)India in Toronto -Consulate General of IndiaPress Information Bureau - PIB, Government of IndiaMinistry of External Affairs, Government of IndiaDiaspora Engagement Division- MEA

12/30/2023

The Consulate General of India in Vancouver is pleased to announce the opening of the BLS Center in Regina, Saskatchewan w.e.f. 01 January 2024 for various consular services.



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10/26/2023

The latest Press Release on resumption of visa service may be seen here.
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of IndiaIndia in Canada (High Commission of India, Ottawa)India in Toronto -Consulate General of India

10/24/2023

The Consulate General of India, Vancouver is organizing consular camps at various locations in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan for the issue of life certificates in November 2023.
Applications for passport services, OCI, and attestation services would be also accepted at the camps in Prince George, Saskatoon, and Regina.

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09/22/2023

Advisory on Consular Services for Indian nationals in Canada

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

09/11/2023

Passport & Visa Service

09/11/2023

Moving Shortly to New Location

Passport & Visa Service

07/11/2023

is being organized on 15-16 July 2023 at and on 29-30 July 2023 at to issue Life Certificate to pensioners who receive pensions from Government of India and provide various consular Services. Please join at the listed venues from 9 am onwards. Please see the Press Release for further details.


Ministry of External Affairs, Government of IndiaIndia in Canada (High Commission of India, Ottawa)India in Toronto -Consulate General of IndiaPress Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

12/22/2022

Consulate General of India in Vancouver is glad to announce restoration of e-Visa facility for Canadian passport holders. Details are given in the Press Release.

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Indian Diplomacy
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12/22/2022

Details on validity of e-Visas for Canadian passport holders, may be seen in the Press Release.
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04/03/2022

12/09/2021

In picture Madhulika Rawat, wife of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

Gen Rawat, his wife, & 11 Army, IAF personnel died in a chopper crash in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu today

10/24/2021

Advisory on Tourist Visa for India
India in Canada (High Commission of India, Ottawa) India in Toronto -Consulate General of India Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

04/01/2021

***ADVISORY - Relaxation in OCI guidelines till 31 December 2021***

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India India in Canada (High Commission of India, Ottawa) India in Toronto -Consulate General of India

10/29/2020

Press Release - Instructions about re-issuance of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card (October 28, 2020)

10/14/2020

08/18/2020

Reportedly, the air bubble between India and Canada is now operational with the national carriers of both the nations all geared up to restore travel between the countries.

07/31/2020

If you are still struck in India or Canada, Enjoy!!!

New & Updated Schedule of Special Flights under
Vande Bharat Mission – V From Vancouver (August 2020)

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India India in Canada (High Commission of India, Ottawa)

06/22/2020

India News: The external affairs ministry has requested diplomatic missions in India to resume visa processing services “in view of the lifting of the Covid lockd

03/17/2020

Advisory : Travel and Visa restrictions related to COVID-19
FAQs on new visa restrictions COVID-19

1. In addition to the Visa restrictions already in place, the following travel restriction shall also come into effect from 1200 GMT on March 18, 2020.

2. All passengers coming from European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden), European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland), Turkey and United Kingdom have been prohibited from entering India from any of the Land/Air/Seaport ICPs. This restriction shall come into effect from 1200 hrs GMT on March 18, 2020 at the port of first departure, and shall remain till March 31, 2020 and is a temporary measure.

3. The earlier visa restrictions, as mentioned below, shall also remain in force

4. All existing visas issued to nationals of any country except those issued to Diplomats, Official passport holders, those in UN / International organizations, those on Employment, Project visas and those who are operating aircrew of scheduled commercial airlines, and who had not yet entered India, stand suspended w.e.f. 1200 GMT on March 13, 2020 till April 15, 2020.

5. Visas of all foreign nationals already in India remain valid. They may contact the nearest FRRO/FRO through e-FRRO module for extension/ conversion etc. of their visa or grant of any consular service.

6. The validity of OCI card of foreigners presently in India shall remain.
Visa free travel facility granted to OCI card holders who are not in India presently, has been kept in abeyance till April 15, 2020. This has come into effect from 1200 GMT on March 13, 2020 at the port of departure of any foreigner for onward journey to India

7. Any foreign national (including OCI cardholder) who intends to travel to India for compelling reasons may contact the nearest Indian Mission for fresh visa.
International traffic through land borders will be restricted to designated Immigration Checkposts that have been notified by MHA vide O.M. No.25022/12/2017-Imm dated March 14, 2020.

8. Mandatory compliance of Travel Advisory issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India
Passengers travelling from / having visited Italy or Republic of Korea and desirous of entering India will need certificate of having tested negative from COVID-19 from the designated laboratories authorized by Health Authority of these countries. This is enforcement since 0000 hrs. of March 10, 2020 and is a temporary measure till cases of COVID-19 subside.

9. All incoming travellers, including Indian nationals, arriving from or having visited China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, France, Spain and Germany after Feb. 15, 2020 shall be quarantined for a minimum period of 14 days. This will come into effect from 1200 GMT on March 13, 2020 at the port of departure.

10. All passengers coming from UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait will be placed under compulsory quarantine for a minimum period of 14 days which shall come into effect from 1200 hrs GMT on March 18, 2020 at the port of first departure.
11. Indian nationals are further strongly advised to refrain from travelling to China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, Japan, France, Spain and Germany.

12. Incoming travellers including Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel and are informed that they can be quarantined for a minimum period of 14 days on their arrival in India.

13. Indian nationals are further strongly advised to refrain from travel to China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, Japan, France, Spain & Germany.

14. All incoming international passengers returning to India should self-monitor their health and follow required do?s and don?ts as detailed by the Government.
International traffic through land borders will be restricted to designated check posts with robust screening facilities. These have been notified separately by Ministry of Home Affairs.

15. All international passengers entering into India are required to furnish duly filled self-declaration form in duplicate (including personal particulars i.e. phone no. and address in India) (as annexed) to Health Officials and Immigration officials and undergo Universal Health Screening at the designated health counters at all Points of Entry.

For any queries related to health, people may contact Ministry of Health & Family Welfare 24*7 helpline number (+91-11-3978046) or email at ([email protected]).
FAQs on new visa restrictions COVID-19

03/13/2020

Travel To India-FAQ. Stay Informed-Avoid Inconvenience.

03/10/2020

TRAVEL ADVISORY - COVID 19

In supersession of all earlier advisories issued on the subject the following advisory is issued for implementation with immediate effect.
1. All regular (sticker) Visas/e-Visas granted to nationals of France, Germany and Spain and issued on or before 11.3.2020 and who have not yet entered India stand suspended with immediate effect.
2. All regular (sticker) Visas/e-Visas (including VoA for Japan and South Korea) granted to nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan, and which have been issued on or before 3.3.2020 and who have not yet entered India remain suspended.
3. Regular (sticker) Visas/e-Visas granted to nationals of China issued on or before 5.2.2020 suspended earlier, continue to be suspended.
4. Regular (sticker) Visas/e-Visas granted to all foreign nationals who have traveled to China, Iran, Italy, South Korea, Japan, France, Germany and Spain on or after 1.2.2020 and who have not yet entered India stand suspended with immediate effect.
5. All aforementioned restricted categories of foreign nationals may not enter India from any air, land or seaport ICPs. Those requiring to travel to India due to compelling reasons may seek fresh visa from the nearest Indian embassy/consulate. *Italian and South Korean* nationals who are granted fresh visa issued after *05.03.2020* should carry *?Tested Negative for COVID-19?* medical certificate from designated laboratories of Italy and South Korea.
6. *Similar certificate needs to be carried by Indian nationals coming from Italy and South Korea.*
7. Visas of all foreigners already in India remain valid. They may contact the nearest FRRO/FRO through e-FRRO module for extension/conversion, etc. of their visa or for grant of any consular service if they choose to do so.
Holders of diplomatic passports, official passports, officials of UN and other international bodies, OCI cardholders and air-crew from the above eight countries are exempted from such restriction on entry. However, their medical screening on arrival is compulsory.
8. All foreign and Indian nationals entering into India from any port are required to furnish a pair of duly filled self-declaration forms (including personal particulars i.e. phone number and address in India) and travel history to health officials and immigration officials at all arrival ports.