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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Emmafe(m): 3:30pm On Jul 03, 2023
bolanle15:


I’m not even getting a slot number. It just keeps saying all the agents are busy/unavailable and asks me to use another channel.
Is there something I’m doing wrong?
No, you’ve to keep trying. Also make sure you’re trying during business hours.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by oluomoadebayo: 3:34pm On Jul 03, 2023
One envelop arrived but it is only the passport of my daugther that was there despite sending the passport in as a family application.

Do you know how to contact VFS?

josephb:
You will need to pay for your Daughter’s transmission fee, because she didn’t pay for Biometrics before.

Regards,

Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Lan444: 4:03pm On Jul 03, 2023
josephb:
Was your passport stamped at the POE?

Actually insisted my passport should be stamped the guy smiled and said no it’s not done like that anymore.

Stood there for some seconds and the guy was just smiling.



Were you asked for address you were going too or proof of funds at the airport ?
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Lan444: 4:04pm On Jul 03, 2023
Ashirioluwa:


It is okay if you write “to visit my sister”.

Or

I am going to Canada to visit my sister and her family who live there. I will take advantage of this visit to travel within Canada to see some stunning tourist destinations for sightseeing.

Were you asked proof of funds or address you are going too at the airport ?
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by MrWalban(m): 4:06pm On Jul 03, 2023
ESEMAY:

THAT AKIN ON VFS WEBCHAT IS AN IDIOT. I don't know if Akin is a he or she but whatever, that person should not be chatting with people on VFS webchat, the AKIN person is such a disastrous customer service provider. Personally I am beginning to think the VFS webchat might actually be an AI chat reply system because they cannot resolve any issue in real time.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by MrWalban(m): 4:09pm On Jul 03, 2023
I agree. Today is my first experience with Akin and twice I couldn’t get any help from him. So unfortunate I can’t choose who to chat with, I’ll try again tomorrow.

PerfectFortune:


Chiamaka is the GOAT of that VFS web chat. Her patience is extra. Always willing to help.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by oluayebenz: 4:16pm On Jul 03, 2023
josephb:
Was your passport stamped at the POE?

Actually insisted my passport should be stamped the guy smiled and said no it’s not done like that anymore.

Stood there for some seconds and the guy was just smiling.



They stamp passport on rare occasion.

Normally, they don't waist their stamp ink anymore grin
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by omoMessiah: 4:33pm On Jul 03, 2023
On my own ooo

Gentlesoul3268:

Thanks omomessiah, do you visit your spouse or relative? reason I asked is for those who are travel for tourist if pay hotel is compulsory to avoid immigration wahala.


Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by omoMessiah: 4:36pm On Jul 03, 2023
Absolutely yes if your transit is between 2 or more Europe countries, don't make same mistake like me. You will be charged to change it back to one stop at eu country but if u have schengen visa b4 no issues.

Amy66666777:
Good morning everyone
Using KLM do I need transit visa for two stop Schengen countries for just 1hr layover?

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by omoMessiah: 4:42pm On Jul 03, 2023
Now electronic, only what got stamp was the ArriveCAN slip which you give back to the border officer.

josephb:
It was Airfrance, AirFrance and KLM value is not depreciating seriously every year especially the flight from Naija.

At a point, told the Officer to please stamp my passport I want to see the stamp, he was just smiling.

Not bad, Thanks, how is your process going?


Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by evelynonwuka31: 4:51pm On Jul 03, 2023
zeb04:


Hopefully it is delivered today. I already called them twice today.

Hi has it been delivered?
Vfs sent me an email just now that they have received it. But it hasn’t been updated on dhl
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by yehtymama: 4:59pm On Jul 03, 2023
@Emmafe please I need your help! I submitted our passport via dhl to Abuja (3) in one envelope and paid #9410 each per person and another #18710 for delivery and i got the email below today. Do you know what it means
"Dear Applicant,



Kindly be informed that the courier amount of passport (N30,820) per applicant can be paid at any STERLING Bank counter or transferred online to the Account name and number : CANADA LOGISTIC COLLECTION ACCOUNT (a/c no 0065165839 ), state your application Tracking ID that starts with 2022...2023... at the top of the request form.

bolanle15:


I’m not even getting a slot number. It just keeps saying all the agents are busy/unavailable and asks me to use another channel.
Is there something I’m doing wrong?
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by zeb04(f): 5:01pm On Jul 03, 2023
evelynonwuka31:


Hi has it been delivered?
Vfs sent me an email just now that they have received it. But it hasn’t been updated on dhl


I didnt get a message from VFS but on DHL website, it says delivered.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Nobody: 5:04pm On Jul 03, 2023
omoMessiah:
On my own ooo


You have to have your flight ticket and hotel reservations in advance of your application. It is one of the requirements for Nigerian applicants. I also like to book for health insurance in advance as well to show the case officer how well prepared i am.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Nobody: 5:05pm On Jul 03, 2023
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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by samueldoomson12: 5:06pm On Jul 03, 2023
Visitor Visa

Application date: 29th April 2023
Biometric done : 4th May 2023
Correspondence letter (bvl): 30th June 2023
Tracker updated with visa number: 3rd July 2023


Waiting for PPR...

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Nobody: 5:07pm On Jul 03, 2023
Julieni:


Please do you know how long the advance gcms notes will take for them to send to me?

An average of 30 business days. I got my last response within 20 days of request though.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Nobody: 5:12pm On Jul 03, 2023
samueldoomson12:
Visitor Visa

Application date: 29th April 2023
Biometric done : 4th May 2023
Correspondence letter (bvl): 30th June 2023
Tracker updated with visa number: 3rd July 2023


Waiting for PPR...

When did you get your medical request?

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Emmafe(m): 5:13pm On Jul 03, 2023
yehtymama:
@Emmafe please I need your help! I submitted our passport via dhl to Abuja (3) in one envelope and paid #9410 each per person and another #18710 for delivery and i got the email below today. Do you know what it means
"Dear Applicant,



Kindly be informed that the courier amount of passport (N30,820) per applicant can be paid at any STERLING Bank counter or transferred online to the Account name and number : CANADA LOGISTIC COLLECTION ACCOUNT (a/c no 0065165839 ), state your application Tracking ID that starts with 2022...2023... at the top of the request form.

I guess they’re telling you courier service is per applicant not 18k for the 3 passports.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by yehtymama: 5:18pm On Jul 03, 2023
ah! is that right?
Emmafe:
I guess they’re telling you courier service is per applicant not 18k for the 3 passports.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by josephb(m): 5:20pm On Jul 03, 2023
Exactly...

omoMessiah:
Now electronic, only what got stamp was the ArriveCAN slip which you give back to the border officer.

Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by josephb(m): 5:20pm On Jul 03, 2023
Loool...

oluayebenz:


They stamp passport on rare occasion.

Normally, they don't waist their stamp ink anymore grin
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by samueldoomson12: 5:21pm On Jul 03, 2023
When did you get your medical request?


I didn't do any medicals. From the portal it says I DO NOT NEED MEDICAL EXAM
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by josephb(m): 5:24pm On Jul 03, 2023
Yes, the dude asked for an address and called for verification after checking online and not satisfied, the guy even checked all previous visas on all pages of current passport and previous passports on the UV light.

Mandated that the bank app should be opened, converted the naira balance to CAD and USD to CAD; He checked the USD credit card and USD debit cards thoroughly, he asked about how much cash was at hand, but didn't check the cash.

It was just more like a secondary interrogation. maybe because of the 250 webforms and mails LOOL.  



Lan444:


Were you asked for address you were going too or proof of funds at the airport ?
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by PerfectFortune: 5:29pm On Jul 03, 2023
Emmafe:
I guess they’re telling you courier service is per applicant not 18k for the 3 passports.

Courier service has been increased to N30,820.00 from N18k. Guess that's due to the new dollar rate or reasons best known to them.

I also need to submit for my 3Children. Been looking for the best means to do that. Do I put the 3passports in one envelope, send to them via DHL then pay for delivery for 3? Cos no concrete info on the procedure and the unprofessional Akin on their WeChat is not helpful.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by MadameW: 5:41pm On Jul 03, 2023
Courier services is now 30k per applicant

yehtymama:
ah! is that right?
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by MadameW: 5:43pm On Jul 03, 2023
Finally picked up my passport today in Lagos. Thanks to everyone who helped with this process!

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Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Haryour124: 5:51pm On Jul 03, 2023
Hello house, pls I submitted my passport through Ups on Friday, which was 30th of june but I’ve not gotten any mail from vfs or ups dat Dey ave gotten my passport. Pls is dis normal ?
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Nobody: 6:00pm On Jul 03, 2023
samueldoomson12:
Visitor Visa

Application date: 29th April 2023
Biometric done : 4th May 2023
Correspondence letter (bvl): 30th June 2023
Tracker updated with visa number: 3rd July 2023


Waiting for PPR...

Following the 30 day timeline, my guess is you married ? Or am I missing something?
Are you coming to Canada with your wife , because your application seems kind of real quick..
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Emmafe(m): 6:41pm On Jul 03, 2023
PerfectFortune:


Courier service has been increased to N30,820.00 from N18k. Guess that's due to the new dollar rate or reasons best known to them.

I also need to submit for my 3Children. Been looking for the best means to do that. Do I put the 3passports in one envelope, send to them via DHL then pay for delivery for 3? Cos no concrete info on the procedure and the unprofessional Akin on their WeChat is not helpful.
Yes, you can put all passports in one envelope. Pay for each passport and include the proof of payment.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Emmafe(m): 6:42pm On Jul 03, 2023
Haryour124:
Hello house, pls I submitted my passport through Ups on Friday, which was 30th of june but I’ve not gotten any mail from vfs or ups dat Dey ave gotten my passport. Pls is dis normal ?
Track it on vfs website if they’ve delivered. Wait 2-3days to hear from vfs.
Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Emmafe(m): 6:43pm On Jul 03, 2023
samueldoomson12:
When did you get your medical request?


I didn't do any medicals. From the portal it says I DO NOT NEED MEDICAL EXAM
Visitor doesn’t need medicals, stay is less than 6 months.

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