Onedimple:


Hi. My sister sent her passport via DHL Isolo last Thursday, and was told that she would need to come back and pick it there when it is ready for collection. My questions are, do she need to pay the 12k for courier again? Do she need to inform VFS that she'd sent her passport via DHL? and do you have an idea of how she can track her passport submission to know when she would get it back? Thank you.

BoazBoo:
I'm not sure she would need to pay the 12k, if she did a 2way courier. About tracking the package, DHL should give her a tracking no.. However VFS will update her via email when they receive it and will keep updating her as the passport is being transmitted from one place to another.

Lexy123:
Hello All,

Pls quick question. I am filling the questionnaire for vist visa for my mum. I know on the application form proper for purpose of visit you pick other and state covid-19 in 1b. However, does the same also apply for when filling the questionnaire?

I am asking this because if you select other on the questionnaire for purpose of visit, the document list doesn't include the "purpose of travel" field where you upload flight reservation, itinerary and all.

Pls how did those that have passed this stage do it

Thanks.

Lexy123:
Hello All,

Pls quick question. I am filling the questionnaire for vist visa for my mum. I know on the application form proper for purpose of visit you pick other and state covid-19 in 1b. However, does the same also apply for when filling the questionnaire?

I am asking this because if you select other on the questionnaire for purpose of visit, the document list doesn't include the "purpose of travel" field where you upload flight reservation, itinerary and all.

Pls how did those that have passed this stage do it

Thanks.

mummy1964:
Am about applying for a tourist visa with my family. Pls is canada attending to this now? How fast is the response now, cos a m aware of backlog
Pls i beg for responses

Chirolechick:
You can apply however they’re only attending to applications of people that are immediate and extended family members and people who are travelling for essential purpose

mummy1964:
Am about applying for a tourist visa with my family. Pls is canada attending to this now? How fast is the response now, cos a m aware of backlog
Pls i beg for responses

Anndav:


Yes they are attending to application.

Viking007:
You mean they have started attending to TRV applicants?

Anndav:


They never stopped attending to any group of applicants, just that they have the group of people they attend to quickly, for normal visit visa of non family member is about 267 days processing time for Nigerians that is actually a long time, the problem is they want to limit traffic to dere country due to covid.. even if you are given visa it's still almost impossible to travel.. it you application has pass the processing time raise a web form and you will be given if you are qualified... I have a sister who was given recently.

Viking007:
You mean I can raise a web form after waiting for 267 days?

Anndav:


Yes check Canada visa processing time and it will officially tell you what to do .. you have to raise a web form if you have pass the processing time

kniffy:
I just submitted an application for my mum as well. On the questionnaire, I did not choose ‘other’. It was only on the application form that I selected other and wrote out COVID-19

MamaOO:

No. They give the validity based on the expiration of your passport. At least if you’re a Nigerian passport holder. If you’re passport is expiring in 5 years, they give you 5 years. If it’s expiring in 9 months, they give you a 9 months visa.

Newman1010:
Hello house, a female friend of mine (in Europe) wants to visit me here in Canada. We’re trying to decide the best strategy to use so as to avoid visa rejection.
Applying as a tourist without an invitation letter or applying to visit me (I will be providing an invitation letter)?

I currently don’t have my PR (awaiting response from IRCC) but I have my post graduate work permit.


What do you think is the best way to approach the application?

Thanks.

Upeople:


What matters most is the strength of the application. Anybody can get invitation letter from friends. Also, her immigration status in Europe will also be a deciding factor.

She isn’t exempted from the travel restrictions so her application will not get priority processing

Anndav:


Yes check Canada visa processing time and it will officially tell you what to do .. you have to raise a web form if you have pass the processing time

Newman1010:
Do they still approve tourist visas? I’m not even worried about getting priority processing, I just want to know if a tourist visa application can be approved at this time when countries are restricting travels to only essential travelers.

shadama:

As far as I know, they aren't processing except for those that are exempt from travel restrictions.

Chirolechick:
1. If he is taking care of your expenses then he has to state it in the invitation letter, he only needs to give you an invitation letter
2. You’re neither an immediate family member nor an extended family member, you can still apply, your application will be kept on hold till the restrictions are off
3. To show strong ties home, you should show proof that you’re working like offer letter, pay stub, bank statement to show your salary and to show you can afford the trip
4. It’s a tourist/visa visa, your purpose of travel letter should indicate same, any reason contrary to this is tantamount to refusal

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors/immediate-family.html#extended

See the link to see who an immediate or extended family member is

Metrics4tea:

Thank you. I plan travelling alone for three months, August to be precise. Do I need to fill any form for my wife and daughter or just my own details.

bigfido:
Ok Moji, since you pay me salary, I will discuss it here at your time.

dapsalmy:
Fill for them.... Perfect as ties to your home country.

Metrics4tea:

Thanks. Do you think 2.5 million account balance for two months trip is sufficient.

dapsalmy:
The serious mistake people make is that they believe what they look for in the bank statement is the closing balance or some lump sum deposited, no, it's the consistency of funds steady coming in and moderately going out of the account. So, to your question, does your bank statement has a consistent salary structure or some consistent revenue stream the figures can prove?

Metrics4tea:

Yes, thanks. My bank statement has a consistent salary structure for the past three years. Do you mind if PM you