We are closed on Canada Day, and will re-open after noon on Monday 04 July 011.
Have a great Canada Day long weekend.
29 June 2011
31 May 2011
CHINA - new visa forms coming
This is just a warning to people planning a China trip: the Chinese Embassy is talking about instituting a new and much longer application form with far more detailed questions. It could go from being a 2-page form to being a 4-page form. We will keep you posted.
Click here for the Chinese application package.
Click here for the Chinese application package.
KAZAKHSTAN - new requirements
The Kazakh government lets in Canadians without a formal invitation, but they are requiring far more details about your trip as of this week.
Both business and tourist travellers are now required to provide a hotel booking confirmation for their time in Kazakhstan, ans well as a very detailed letter about what they will be doing in Kazakhstan.
Click here for Kazakhstan visas.
Both business and tourist travellers are now required to provide a hotel booking confirmation for their time in Kazakhstan, ans well as a very detailed letter about what they will be doing in Kazakhstan.
Click here for Kazakhstan visas.
25 May 2011
ANGOLA - photos, police & notaries
Effective immediately, the Angolan government requires all Canadians applying for any type of Angolan visa to have a full police records check and fingerprints forms.
And to make it even more difficult and time-consuming, the police and fingerprint documents must be translated into Portuguese and notarized and authenticated by DFAIT.
And they also now want four (4) passport-style colour photos with each application.
At this point pretty much the only people going to Angola go as employees of oil companies.
Click here for Angola visa forms.
And to make it even more difficult and time-consuming, the police and fingerprint documents must be translated into Portuguese and notarized and authenticated by DFAIT.
And they also now want four (4) passport-style colour photos with each application.
At this point pretty much the only people going to Angola go as employees of oil companies.
Click here for Angola visa forms.
KENYA - new visa fees
As of Canada Day, 01 July 2011, the Kenyan High Comission in Ottawa is charging new and higher prices for visa. The rules will also be changing to become more strict. Most people will face a price rise from the current $32. to the new $52.
New visa fees:
C$52.00 For Single Entry (Tourist/ Visitor/ Business),
C$103.00 For Multiple Entry (Tourist/ Visitor/ Business),
C$21.00 For Single Transit,
C$42.00 For Double Transit.
New visa fees:
C$52.00 For Single Entry (Tourist/ Visitor/ Business),
C$103.00 For Multiple Entry (Tourist/ Visitor/ Business),
C$21.00 For Single Transit,
C$42.00 For Double Transit.
10 May 2011
Russia may want Russian
WARNING:
The following information is not confirmed.
The Russian Embassy in Canada has mentioned to us and to several others that Russia is seriously considering requiring Canadian applicants for Russian visas to fill in the Russian application form in the Russian language and Russian cyrillic alphabet.
This is in retaliation for actions taken by the current Canadian government under Harper against Russians applying for Canadian visas. Canada now requires Russians to use either English or french, but not Russian.
So the Russians, having first retaliated by imposing the new long 2-page form, are now set to impose the use of Russian language answers.
This may happen at any time. Be warned.
The following information is not confirmed.
The Russian Embassy in Canada has mentioned to us and to several others that Russia is seriously considering requiring Canadian applicants for Russian visas to fill in the Russian application form in the Russian language and Russian cyrillic alphabet.
This is in retaliation for actions taken by the current Canadian government under Harper against Russians applying for Canadian visas. Canada now requires Russians to use either English or french, but not Russian.
So the Russians, having first retaliated by imposing the new long 2-page form, are now set to impose the use of Russian language answers.
This may happen at any time. Be warned.
17 March 2011
Ghana closed by fire
A massive fire in an Ottawa hardware store which spewed toxic smoke and gasses is having an effect on Ghana.
The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa shares a building with a hardware store which burned on Wednesday 16 March 2011, causing a large evacuation of nearby residents and road closures.
Although Ghana has two building sites, they are currently not responding as they were evacuated from the current consular office with no notice.
This means it could be several days before Ghana resumes issuing visas.
Click here for Ghana visa form.
The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa shares a building with a hardware store which burned on Wednesday 16 March 2011, causing a large evacuation of nearby residents and road closures.
Although Ghana has two building sites, they are currently not responding as they were evacuated from the current consular office with no notice.
This means it could be several days before Ghana resumes issuing visas.
Click here for Ghana visa form.
04 March 2011
Rwanda visas
Canadian need visas to visit Rwanda for any purpose.
Since the Rwandan genocide and the Canadian response, the government of Rwanda has let Canadians in without visas as a form of thanks.
Well, it seems that Rwanda is on the growing list of countries abused by Canada's current government, and has retaliated: visas are now mandatory.
Visas cost $70 and take seven working days to process. So if you are going to see the gorillas in the mist, or study the genocide, apply now.
Click here for Rwanda visa details and forms.
Since the Rwandan genocide and the Canadian response, the government of Rwanda has let Canadians in without visas as a form of thanks.
Well, it seems that Rwanda is on the growing list of countries abused by Canada's current government, and has retaliated: visas are now mandatory.
Visas cost $70 and take seven working days to process. So if you are going to see the gorillas in the mist, or study the genocide, apply now.
Click here for Rwanda visa details and forms.
26 February 2011
Russian visa revolution
The Russian Embassy consular office in Ottawa is instituting many changes right now, and the process has become confused.
Due to the Canadian government unveiling a new visa application form in Russia asking for a lot more detail of military service, the Russians have retaliated by requiring Canadians to fill out the long-form (2 page) visa form normally reserved for the arch-enemies of the Cold War, the USA and UK. They want to know if you have experience with weapons of mass destruction.
Please read the new and constantly-changing instructions carefully, and check again before sending the forms. Please feel free to call to confirm the requirements immediately before shipping your passport to us.
Click here for Russian visa forms and requirements.
Due to the Canadian government unveiling a new visa application form in Russia asking for a lot more detail of military service, the Russians have retaliated by requiring Canadians to fill out the long-form (2 page) visa form normally reserved for the arch-enemies of the Cold War, the USA and UK. They want to know if you have experience with weapons of mass destruction.
Please read the new and constantly-changing instructions carefully, and check again before sending the forms. Please feel free to call to confirm the requirements immediately before shipping your passport to us.
Click here for Russian visa forms and requirements.
Great news - Dubai & UAE
Here is the news you have been awaiting for months: the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is issuing visas to Canadians, is processing some visas in as little as one week. Officially the embassy says it takes up to a month for a visa to be authorized and issued. However, we have been getting visas in quick time
The secret is to provide the full air or cruise ship ticket showing entry and exit. This helps make the authorization process easier and quicker. All applications are being referred to Abu Dhabi for decision, and all the Embassy does is print and stamp the final visa document once directed to do so by the home government.
So make it easier for them to say yes by providing a full ticket.
Click here for UAE visa forms and requirements.
The secret is to provide the full air or cruise ship ticket showing entry and exit. This helps make the authorization process easier and quicker. All applications are being referred to Abu Dhabi for decision, and all the Embassy does is print and stamp the final visa document once directed to do so by the home government.
So make it easier for them to say yes by providing a full ticket.
Click here for UAE visa forms and requirements.
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