Previously, the BLS issued a notification regarding the suspension of visa services. BLS International Services Limited is an Indian provider of outsourcing services to government and diplomatic missions around the world. The company manages visa, passport, consular, attestation and citizen services.
“Important Notice from Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, effective September 21, 2023, Indian visa services have been suspended until further notice. Please continue to check the BLS website for further updates “, the website says.
India also issued a travel advisory asking Indian nationals, including students and citizens planning to travel to Canada, to exercise caution. They have been advised to avoid traveling to potential regions and locations in Canada where anti-Indian activities have increased, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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Indian students in Canada are particularly advised to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant.
The move comes after India finds itself amid tensions in India-Canada relations after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed on Monday that the Indian government was behind the deadly shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Here’s everything you need to know:
- Are all visas suspended?
Yes. No new visas will be issued to Canadians. - What happens to Canadian visitors planning to come to India?
No Canadian citizen can obtain a new visa to travel to India at this time. However, this will have no impact on citizens holding valid visas. - When will visa services restart?
Services are suspended until further notice. - Why was the service suspended?
India suspended the services citing operational reasons amid escalating tensions between India and Canada. - What happens to the current visa?
There are no restrictions on travel with valid Indian visas. - Can Indians travel to Canada?
Yes. No restrictions have yet been imposed on Indian travelers. - Can a person return from Canada on an existing visa?
Yes. No restrictions have been placed on valid visas. - Are e-visa services operational?
No, electronic visas have also been temporarily suspended.
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