Now that the G8 and G20 meeting disasters are over in Toronto, things are back to normal with the Russian Embassy.
This means processing times for rush service are back down to 24 hours.
So now is the time to go to Russia!
Click here for Russian visa forms.
13 July 2010
Wow, what a great ship & trip
Last week we sailed on Cunard's QUEEN MARY 2 for a long weekend cruise from New York to Halifax and Boston. The service was even better than two years ago. Our butler, Julian, was the best we have ever experienced; the wheat-free food even better than before. Halifax was great, and the fourth of July fireworks all over Boston were amazing. Once again, Cunard has done it all.
Click here for Cunard and great ships.
Click here for Cunard and great ships.
18 June 2010
Holiday closures - July 2010
Dear Friends and Clients
In honour of our Canadian and US staff, Visa Services Canada will be closed during the Canada Day and the US national holiday long weekends, from Thursday 01 July through Tuesday 06 July 2010 inclusive. Normal operations will resume on Wednesday 07 July at 08:30 AM.
This means that any rush jobs MUST be in our office no later than Monday 28 June.
Happy Canada Day, and happy US Independance Day.
In honour of our Canadian and US staff, Visa Services Canada will be closed during the Canada Day and the US national holiday long weekends, from Thursday 01 July through Tuesday 06 July 2010 inclusive. Normal operations will resume on Wednesday 07 July at 08:30 AM.
This means that any rush jobs MUST be in our office no later than Monday 28 June.
Happy Canada Day, and happy US Independance Day.
12 June 2010
Russian visas take longer in June
The Russian Embassy is temporarily closing their Toronto consulate due to the disruption caused by the bad planning of the Canadian government for the G8 and G20 meetings in late June.
All Toronto consular work will be done at the embassy in Ottawa. The Russian Embassy has therefore decreed that due to the extra work, fast service will be three (3) working days, and slow service will be at least ten (10) working days until July.
If you are rushing to Russia, apply soon.
Click here for Russian visa application forms.
All Toronto consular work will be done at the embassy in Ottawa. The Russian Embassy has therefore decreed that due to the extra work, fast service will be three (3) working days, and slow service will be at least ten (10) working days until July.
If you are rushing to Russia, apply soon.
Click here for Russian visa application forms.
08 June 2010
EGYPT now 3 days, plus more photos
The Egyptian Embassy in Ottawa has announced a big change in visa processing requirements. Effective immediately you now must have two (2) passport-style colour photographs.
The bad news is that processing will now take three (3) working days, instead of the old same-day service we have come to love.
Remember to list your hotel on the application along with its full address.
Click here to apply for an Egyptian visa.
The bad news is that processing will now take three (3) working days, instead of the old same-day service we have come to love.
Remember to list your hotel on the application along with its full address.
Click here to apply for an Egyptian visa.
27 May 2010
Russian visa times get longer
It will take longer to get Russian visas as of 15 June 2010.
The Russian Embassy told me today that due to their closing two offices in Canada, the number of visas being processed at the embassy would rise, and processing times would get longer.
Regular processing will be at least ten (10) working days; while fast processing will be about three (3) working days. At the moment there is no possibility of same-day or 24 hour processing come mid-June. However, that could change as the new application processing load becomes clearer to the staff. Stay tuned!
Click here for Russian visa application forms.
The Russian Embassy told me today that due to their closing two offices in Canada, the number of visas being processed at the embassy would rise, and processing times would get longer.
Regular processing will be at least ten (10) working days; while fast processing will be about three (3) working days. At the moment there is no possibility of same-day or 24 hour processing come mid-June. However, that could change as the new application processing load becomes clearer to the staff. Stay tuned!
Click here for Russian visa application forms.
26 May 2010
VSC donates part of profits to NGO
We at Visa Services Canada are pleased to support the Life & Hope Association in Siem Reap, Cambodia. LHA helps orphans and vulnerable children, and landmine victims.
Every year VSC donates some of its profits to aid LHA in its good works.
The Venerable Somnieng Hoeurn will be visiting the Ottawa and the USA this June as part of a lecture tour and fundraising journey. We at VSC are pleased to host Somnieng during his Ottawa stay.
Click here to view the LHA website.
Every year VSC donates some of its profits to aid LHA in its good works.
The Venerable Somnieng Hoeurn will be visiting the Ottawa and the USA this June as part of a lecture tour and fundraising journey. We at VSC are pleased to host Somnieng during his Ottawa stay.
Click here to view the LHA website.
11 May 2010
Myanmar - Visa upon arrival
The Government of Myanmar annouced that as of May 2010 Canadians would be allowed to buy a VISA-UPON-ARRIVAL at the two main international airports in Myanmar.
Your Canadian passport must be valid for at least six more months.
Tourist visas (US$30.) will be valid for a stay of up to 28 days and CANNOT be extended in the country. Business visas will be valid for 70 days, and cost US$40.
You have to show your complete entry and exit airline ticket in order to qualify for this visa. In addition, you must have two (2) passport-style photos to present at the immigration post in the airport. You also have to have at least US$300. in currency as a tourist or a business traveller.
Most people are advised to continue to apply for a visa prior to travel. This is the safest way to travel, and having the visa in your passport will avoid being denied boarding on the international flight to Myanmar.
Click here for the Myanmar visa applciation form.
Your Canadian passport must be valid for at least six more months.
Tourist visas (US$30.) will be valid for a stay of up to 28 days and CANNOT be extended in the country. Business visas will be valid for 70 days, and cost US$40.
You have to show your complete entry and exit airline ticket in order to qualify for this visa. In addition, you must have two (2) passport-style photos to present at the immigration post in the airport. You also have to have at least US$300. in currency as a tourist or a business traveller.
Most people are advised to continue to apply for a visa prior to travel. This is the safest way to travel, and having the visa in your passport will avoid being denied boarding on the international flight to Myanmar.
Click here for the Myanmar visa applciation form.
14 April 2010
Qatar Requires a Visa
Qatar, the tiny Gulf state, is about to require visas for Canadians.
The Embassy of Qatar states: "Visas upon Arrival to Qatar will no longer be granted effective May 1st, 2010".
This means that Canadians, European, and US citizens will no longer have the privilege of getting their tourist visas upon arrival at the port or airport in Qatar as of 01 May 2010.
Click here for Qatar visa forms.
The Embassy of Qatar states: "Visas upon Arrival to Qatar will no longer be granted effective May 1st, 2010".
This means that Canadians, European, and US citizens will no longer have the privilege of getting their tourist visas upon arrival at the port or airport in Qatar as of 01 May 2010.
Click here for Qatar visa forms.
31 March 2010
Cuba & Health Insurance
Cuba wants you to have medical health insurance.
As of 01 May 2010, the Cuban government requires Canadians visiting Cuba for holiday or business or family reasons to have proof of full travel medical health insurance coverage.
Please take your insurance card or policy with you when you travel to Cuba.
The insurance policy should be taken out at the home country of departure. Travelers, who, exceptionally, do not have insurance at arrival, could take out a policy of insurance and assistance from Cuban insurance companies at the airport, port or marina.
Persons not having proof of medical insurance will be required to purchase insurance at the airport from the Cuban company ASISTUR.
ASISTUR
Alarm Central 24 hours a day:
Phones (53 7) 866-8527, 866-8339, 867-1315.
Fax (53 7) 8-66-80,
e-mail: asisten@asistur.cu; seguros@asistur.cu
For more information you can visit www.cubatravel.cu or Asistur insurance company at www.asistur.cu
Enjoy!
As of 01 May 2010, the Cuban government requires Canadians visiting Cuba for holiday or business or family reasons to have proof of full travel medical health insurance coverage.
Please take your insurance card or policy with you when you travel to Cuba.
The insurance policy should be taken out at the home country of departure. Travelers, who, exceptionally, do not have insurance at arrival, could take out a policy of insurance and assistance from Cuban insurance companies at the airport, port or marina.
Persons not having proof of medical insurance will be required to purchase insurance at the airport from the Cuban company ASISTUR.
ASISTUR
Alarm Central 24 hours a day:
Phones (53 7) 866-8527, 866-8339, 867-1315.
Fax (53 7) 8-66-80,
e-mail: asisten@asistur.cu; seguros@asistur.cu
For more information you can visit www.cubatravel.cu or Asistur insurance company at www.asistur.cu
Enjoy!
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