Visa application centres gradually starting to offer services

Date Announced:

June 11, 2020

Overview:

In response to changing country conditions, some visa application centres (VACs) have begun resuming limited services while still ensuring important safety measures are maintained. As some services such as biometrics collection have resumed, it’s important to understand that travel restrictions remain in place. Currently, you can travel to Canada only if you are exempt from the travel restrictions or are coming for an essential purpose. All travellers arriving into Canada must Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine for 14 days immediately upon arrival.

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Programmatic Changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Prospective immigrants | Visitors

    Keywords:

    biometrics | in-person services | visa application centres (VACs) | travel restrictions

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/vac-limited-services.html

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