India suspends visa services for Canadians: All you need to know
1 year, 3 months ago

India suspends visa services for Canadians: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Thursday suspended visa services for Canadian citizens citing security threats to its staff in its consulates in Canada, a move that marks the escalation of tensions between the two countries triggered by Ottawa’s announcement this week that it was “actively pursuing credible allegations” linking Indian government agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in June. The external affairs ministry said visa services were suspended because the Canadian government’s inaction on the security situation has resulted in disruption Here’s who the decision impacts, and who it doesn’t. India has halted all visa services for citizens of Canada, save those with existing visas. A Canadian citizen will not be able to apply for an Indian visa even if the person is living in any other country, MEA said on Thursday.

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India resumes e-visa for Canadian citizens
1 year, 1 month ago

India resumes e-visa for Canadian citizens

The Hindu  

November 22, 2023 04:01 pm | Updated 11:32 pm IST - NEW DELHI India has resumed e-visa services for Canadian citizens on Wednesday, sources have told The Hindu. The decision came two months after India suspended all visa facilities for Canadian citizens in the wake of a controversy triggered by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s remarks on Indian agents being responsible …

India resumes e-visa service for Canadian citizens after 2 months
1 year, 1 month ago

India resumes e-visa service for Canadian citizens after 2 months

Op India  

Amidst the ongoing diplomatic row with Canada, India has resumed Electronic visa services for Canadian nationals after a long gap of two months, Indian media widely reported on 22nd November, citing sources. Notably, on 21st September, New Delhi suspended Visa services for Canadians in the wake of a diplomatic row that kicked off after Canadian Prime Minister Justine Trudeau made …

Canada says India resuming some visa services is a ’good sign’, but...
1 year, 2 months ago

Canada says India resuming some visa services is a ’good sign’, but...

Live Mint  

Canada's Immigration Minister Marc Miller called India's move to resume some visa services in Canada "a good sign" and said the decision has come after "an anxious time" for many Canadians. India imposed a ban on visa services in Canada in September after tension between India and Canada escalated following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations against Indian officials over …

A month after suspension, India resumes visas for Canadians in some categories
1 year, 2 months ago

A month after suspension, India resumes visas for Canadians in some categories

The Hindu  

India on October 25 resumed visa services in certain categories for Canadian citizens, nearly a month after they were suspended in the aftermath of Canada’s allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and a week after 41 Canadian diplomats left India, in accordance with New Delhi’s demand. On October 22, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had …

India resumes some visa services in Canada including entry, business and medical
1 year, 2 months ago

India resumes some visa services in Canada including entry, business and medical

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a massive development amid diplomatic row with Canada, India on Wednesday will resume visa services in Canada for four categories - Entry visa, Business visa, Medical visa and Conference visa from Thursday. The move came days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India is looking at resuming visa services for Canadians "very soon" if it …

India-Canada spat broadens existing visa woes for Indians travellers
1 year, 2 months ago

India-Canada spat broadens existing visa woes for Indians travellers

The Hindu  

When Dilpreet Singh Chandhoke applied for a Canadian visa in April this year, he hoped to visit his sister’s family in Canada within a few days. However, the days of waiting turned into weeks and then months, until Canadian authorities responded on October 12, rejecting his visa application, saying, “The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with …

Resolve issue through dialogue: Indian community in Canada amidst strained ties
1 year, 3 months ago

Resolve issue through dialogue: Indian community in Canada amidst strained ties

Deccan Chronicle  

Brampton/ Toronto: The Indian Community in Canada is concerned over the recent strain in relations between the two countries following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’ allegations regarding the Indian government’s involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Canadian citizen of Indian origin Gurjant Singh said that being a Sikh, both India and …

Canada updates travel advisory for India, asks citizens to 'stay vigilant' as diplomatic tensions soar
1 year, 3 months ago

Canada updates travel advisory for India, asks citizens to 'stay vigilant' as diplomatic tensions soar

India TV News  

Canada, on Monday, again sparked a major row by updating its travel advisory, wherein it cautioned its citizens about the tension between the two nations and alerted them about the entry and exit to New Delhi. The latest development came a week after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau landed his country in a major controversy by linking the murder of …

India-Canada row: Visa suspension will not affect OCI services, says official
1 year, 3 months ago

India-Canada row: Visa suspension will not affect OCI services, says official

Hindustan Times  

India may have suspended visa services for Canadian nationals, applications for issuance of fresh Overseas Citizen of India or OCI have not been impacted. High Commission of Canada in New Delhi, India While there was confusion about whether recent Canadian citizens who have surrendered their Indian passports and others of Indian origin could apply for a new OCI card, a …

Visa suspension for Canadians enforced at Indian missions globally
1 year, 3 months ago

Visa suspension for Canadians enforced at Indian missions globally

The Hindu  

September 22, 2023 11:49 pm | Updated September 23, 2023 10:08 am IST - NEW DELHI Even physical applications for Indian visas from Canadian citizens to Indian missions in third countries will not be processed under the suspension of Indian visas for Canadians that the Government of India is enforcing this week. A source clarified to The Hinduthat the suspension …

India’s suspension of visa services in Canada stirs panic in Punjab
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s suspension of visa services in Canada stirs panic in Punjab

The Hindu  

As India suspended visa services in Canada on September 21, anxiety has gripped people in Punjab, especially students who aspire to go to Canada. However, if Canada retaliates and issues restrictions on visas then there would be a huge impact, especially on students in Punjab,” said Mr. Atri. creating panic among parents whose children currently hold study visas in Canada …

India Pauses Visa Services in Canada Due to 'Security Threat' As Diplomatic Row Escalates
1 year, 3 months ago

India Pauses Visa Services in Canada Due to 'Security Threat' As Diplomatic Row Escalates

News 18  

India has stopped processing visas at its high commission and consulates in Canada amid an escalating diplomatic row between the two counties after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged involvement of Government of India agents in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that the …

'Canadians from other countries too': MEA explains visa suspension
1 year, 3 months ago

'Canadians from other countries too': MEA explains visa suspension

Hindustan Times  

Hours after a brief confusion over India's suspension of visa services for Canadian nationals, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday confirmed it and said that additionally, even those Canadian citizens living in another country cannot apply for an Indian visa. Addressing a press conference, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, “A Canadian citizen would not be able to apply for …

‘Operational reasons’: India suspends visa services in Canada as rift widens
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Operational reasons’: India suspends visa services in Canada as rift widens

Hindustan Times  

TORONTO/NEW DELHI : India indefinitely suspended visa services for Canadian nationals on Thursday even as Canada said it planned to temporarily pull back some staff from its missions in India due to threats on social media, developments reflecting the heightened tensions between the two countries. The suspension of visa services followed the external affairs ministry’s advisory on Wednesday asking Indians …

India suspends visa services in Canada "until further notice"
1 year, 3 months ago

India suspends visa services in Canada "until further notice"

Op India  

India has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals as diplomatic ties continue to deteriorate between the two countries. BLS International, which runs visa application centres for India in Canada and many other countries, posted a message on its Canadian website which read, “Important notice from Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, with effect from 21 September 2023, Indian visa services …

India suspends visa services for Canadians amid heightened tensions
1 year, 3 months ago

India suspends visa services for Canadians amid heightened tensions

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals indefinitely amid heightened tensions between the two countries even as Ottawa said it was temporarily adjusting staff presence in India to ensure the safety of diplomats following threats received on social media. The suspension followed India’s advisory on Wednesday asking its citizens in Canada to exercise utmost caution due to growing …

India suspends visa services for citizens of Canada. Trudeau says he’s not trying to cause problems
1 year, 3 months ago

India suspends visa services for citizens of Canada. Trudeau says he’s not trying to cause problems

LA Times  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers a question in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday. India told Canada to reduce its diplomatic staff and stopped issuing visas to its citizens Thursday as a rift widened between the once-close allies over Ottawa’s allegation that New Delhi may have been involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen. Ties between …

COVID-19 | All visas, OCI cards for foreign nationals outside India remain suspended
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 | All visas, OCI cards for foreign nationals outside India remain suspended

The Hindu  

All visas for foreign nationals and the OCI card visa-free travel for Indian-origin people, who are not in the country, remain suspended till the restrictions on international travel to and from India are in place, the Indian embassy here said on Wednesday. Visa free travel facility granted to Overseas Citizenship of India card holders who are not in India presently, …

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