26 February 2014

SOCHI VISAS A GREAT SUCCESS

We are really pleased to tell you that Visa Services Canada helped a lot of people attend Sochi 2014.

A full 100% of Canadian spectators and specialists who used our service got visas in time for their trips.

Congratulations to everyone on Team Canada!!

Click here for Russia visa forms

VISA FREE TRAVEL FOR PERMANENT RESIDENTS

No visas are required for Canadian permanent resident card holders planning a trip to Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands or Turks & Caicos so long as the visit is under 30 days.

Foreigners holding a Canadian permanent resident card can travel to any of the countries listed above with just their passport and PR card.

Click here for the forms to any of the above-mentioned countries.

COMPUTER AUTHORIZATION FOR LIBYA

After experiencing a few months of technical difficulties, Libya's system is up and running again.

The faxed copy of the authorization is no longer needed to prove the visa has been authorized.

Canadians once again just need to provide the 6 digit authorization number with their application package.

Click here for Libya visa forms.

VFS GLOBAL FOR UK VISAS IN CANADA

Canadian still do not need a visa to go Britain for business or tourism, but do need visas for university and work. Also, most foreigners holding a Canadian permanent resident card do need a visa to go to Britain.

All of your UK visa needs will now be handled by VFS Global

WorldBridge will no longer provide UK visa application services in Canada.

click here for UK visa information.

CHANGES FOR OBTAINING CHINA VISAS

It is a mandatory requirement for tourists to provide flight and hotel confirmations.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain double-entry visas to China. Simply selecting the double-entry option on the application form is no longer sufficient. The Chinese are now requesting proof of the need for a double-entry. They want to see actual tickets, proving that there is a second entry to China.

Good news for Canadians seeking a work visa to China. The physical examination is no longer required to obtain the work visa.

Click here for China visa forms

25 February 2014

NO MORE VISA-ON-ARRIVAL TO TURKEY


It is no longer possible for Canadians to obtain a visa-on-arrival in Turkey. Canadians arriving in Turkey must have an e-visa prior to travel.

Please be aware that you will NOT be boarded on the plane without having an e-visa for Turkey.

Canadians now enjoy dramatically lower fees and pay only US$20 per person. The e-visa is multiple-entry with a validity of 180 days from date of issue.

The rules for cruise ship passengers are as follows:
-Visitors don’t need an e-visa if they don't leave the ship.
-Visitors don’t need an e-visa if they only tour in the respective port city of Turkey. (Permission will be given by local border police authorities to enter Turkey).
-Visitors WILL need a visa if they want to tour beyond the respective port city of Turkey.

Click here for an e-visa to Turkey.

BRAZIL FIFA 2014 - BEFORE YOU APPLY

This is the best news out of Brazil for Canadians in a long time --- FREE VISAS!!!

Special Temporary Visas for FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 issued to Canadians Spectators,

It is absolutely mandatory that you present your FIFA ticket in order to qualify for the free visa. The Brazilians had to make the Spectator visa free, but will still impose a $25 embassy charge. So free means $25 plus processing.

Tickets for FIFA will be delivered starting on 1 April, 2014. Do not apply until you have your ticket or ticket confirmation/ticket certificate. Applying before ticket delivery will change your application to TOURIST visa and the regular fees will apply.

Click here for Brazil visa forms.