Welcome to VFS Global
VFS Global is the exclusive service provider for the Government of Canada, authorized to provide administrative support services to visa applicants in India.







Important Information
Appointment Booking Guidance for Bhutanese Applicants
For applicants from Bhutan wishing to book an appointment for biometric enrolment...
Important: Ensure Name and Date of Birth Match on Appointment
Please book your appointment using the same name and Date of Birth on your passport or travel docume...
Update on Appointment Booking for Student Category
Following a week of accepting appointments for Family Class Priority (FCP). ...
Upgraded website for Canada visa applicants in India
We are pleased to announce that effective 26 September 2025, our website for Canada visa applicants ...
Delays In Passport Pickup And Delivery
Important notice on likely delays in passport pickup and delivery...
Assembly Elections Notice
Due to Assembly Elections, the VAC in India, New Delhi will be closed on Wednesday, 5th February 202...
Limited-period Premium Lounge offer
Limited-period Premium Lounge offer: Enrol biometrics and submit passports from the comfort of our p...
Temporary Closure of Canada Visa Application Centres in India on General Election Days
The Canada Visa Application Centres in India listed below will be closed due to General Elections Da...
Chandigarh and Jalandhar VACs to Open on Select Saturdays for Biometric Enrolment (January 2024)
Notice for Biometrics Collection: Please be advised that the Chandigarh and Jalandhar VACs will be o...
Chennai Canada VAC Closure on 4–5 December 2023 Due to Cyclone Michaung
Due to severity of Cyclone MICHAUNG, Canada VAC in Chennai will remain closed on 4th & 5th Decem...
Hyderabad Canada VAC Closure on 30 November 2023 Due to Elections
Please note: The Canada Visa Application Centre in Hyderabad will be closed on Thursday 30 November ...
Passport Submission: Submit your passport and documents without visiting the centre.
Notice for Passport Submission: Submit your passport and documents without visiting the centre. Clic...
Notice: Extended Hours for Biometrics Collection and Passport Submission at Chandigarh VAC
Notice for Biometrics Collection and Passport Submission: Please be advised that the Chandigarh Visa...
Important Update for Canada Visa Applicants in India
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR CANADA VISA APPLICANTS IN INDIA...
Bengaluru Canada VAC Closure: 29 September – 2 October 2023
The Canada Visa Application Centre in Bengaluru will be closed on Friday 29th September, 2023 and wi...
New Delhi Canada VAC Closure: 8–10 September 2023
The Canada Visa Application Centre in New Delhi will be closed on Friday 8 September, 2023 and will ...
Important Update: Submission of Temporary Residence Applications
Following Ministerial Instructions issued by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship C...
Contact Centre Opening Hours and Holidays
Contact Centre Timings...
Important Guidelines for Canada Visa Application and Biometric Appointments in India
IMPORTANT: Booking an appointment with VFS Global to submit your Canada visa application and to enro...
Fraudulent recruitment / employment offers
Beware of fraudulent job offers...
Important Notice: Free Appointment Booking for Biometric Enrolment at VAC
Booking of appointments for enrolling your biometrics at the VAC is absolutely free of cost. ...
Appointment Booking Guidance for Bhutanese Applicants
For applicants from Bhutan wishing to book an appointment for biometric enrolment...
Important: Ensure Name and Date of Birth Match on Appointment
Please book your appointment using the same name and Date of Birth on your passport or travel docume...
Update on Appointment Booking for Student Category
Following a week of accepting appointments for Family Class Priority (FCP). ...
Upgraded website for Canada visa applicants in India
We are pleased to announce that effective 26 September 2025, our website for Canada visa applicants ...
Delays In Passport Pickup And Delivery
Important notice on likely delays in passport pickup and delivery...
Assembly Elections Notice
Due to Assembly Elections, the VAC in India, New Delhi will be closed on Wednesday, 5th February 202...
Limited-period Premium Lounge offer
Limited-period Premium Lounge offer: Enrol biometrics and submit passports from the comfort of our p...
Temporary Closure of Canada Visa Application Centres in India on General Election Days
The Canada Visa Application Centres in India listed below will be closed due to General Elections Da...
Chandigarh and Jalandhar VACs to Open on Select Saturdays for Biometric Enrolment (January 2024)
Notice for Biometrics Collection: Please be advised that the Chandigarh and Jalandhar VACs will be o...
Chennai Canada VAC Closure on 4–5 December 2023 Due to Cyclone Michaung
Due to severity of Cyclone MICHAUNG, Canada VAC in Chennai will remain closed on 4th & 5th Decem...
Hyderabad Canada VAC Closure on 30 November 2023 Due to Elections
Please note: The Canada Visa Application Centre in Hyderabad will be closed on Thursday 30 November ...
Passport Submission: Submit your passport and documents without visiting the centre.
Notice for Passport Submission: Submit your passport and documents without visiting the centre. Clic...
Notice: Extended Hours for Biometrics Collection and Passport Submission at Chandigarh VAC
Notice for Biometrics Collection and Passport Submission: Please be advised that the Chandigarh Visa...
Important Update for Canada Visa Applicants in India
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR CANADA VISA APPLICANTS IN INDIA...
Bengaluru Canada VAC Closure: 29 September – 2 October 2023
The Canada Visa Application Centre in Bengaluru will be closed on Friday 29th September, 2023 and wi...
New Delhi Canada VAC Closure: 8–10 September 2023
The Canada Visa Application Centre in New Delhi will be closed on Friday 8 September, 2023 and will ...
Important Update: Submission of Temporary Residence Applications
Following Ministerial Instructions issued by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship C...
Contact Centre Opening Hours and Holidays
Contact Centre Timings...
Important Guidelines for Canada Visa Application and Biometric Appointments in India
IMPORTANT: Booking an appointment with VFS Global to submit your Canada visa application and to enro...
Fraudulent recruitment / employment offers
Beware of fraudulent job offers...
Important Notice: Free Appointment Booking for Biometric Enrolment at VAC
Booking of appointments for enrolling your biometrics at the VAC is absolutely free of cost. ...
Appointment Booking Guidance for Bhutanese Applicants
For applicants from Bhutan wishing to book an appointment for biometric enrolment...
Important: Ensure Name and Date of Birth Match on Appointment
Please book your appointment using the same name and Date of Birth on your passport or travel docume...
Update on Appointment Booking for Student Category
Following a week of accepting appointments for Family Class Priority (FCP). ...
Most applicants need to give their biometrics, but IRCC may have certain exemptions or temporary measure for special situations.
Visa Application Centres
Plan your visit to a Visa Application Centre (10)
Canada Visa Application Centre
Shree Balaji Agora Mall, Ground Floor
Between Tapovan & Bhat Circle
Sardar Patel Ring Road
Motera, Ahmedabad
382424
Monday to Friday : 09:00 - 17:00
Information about the application process
Applying for a tourist visa?
Here's what you'll need
For a Canadian temporary resident visa, you generally need the following:
A valid travel document, like a passport
Proof of financial means to support your stay in Canada
Travel itinerary, including hotel bookings and flight reservations
Proof of ties to your home country, such as employment, family or property ownership
Any other additional information based on your specific situation
