{"id":1528,"date":"2024-09-03T20:39:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T20:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration-services.org\/?p=1528"},"modified":"2024-09-03T20:39:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T20:39:37","slug":"changes-to-canadian-visa-application-centres-affecting-locations-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration-services.org\/?p=1528","title":{"rendered":"Changes to Canadian visa application centres affecting locations around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Two new VACs will open in the Caribbean:<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u2022 Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: this location will be open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays starting Oct. 9;
\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0Castries, Saint Lucia: this location will be open from Monday to Friday starting Oct. 10.<\/p>\n

In addition, current contracts with VACs in Europe, Africa and the Middle East will expire next month. New contracts will result in changes to fees, services, locations and websites.<\/p>\n

Starting Nov. 2, VACs in Europe, Africa and the Middle East will charge a separate fee to submit applications and send documents.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other services and fees may also be introduced at these locations.<\/p>\n

Also, they will no longer collect biometrics on a walk-in basis. An appointment will be required and can be made on their new webpages.<\/p>\n

New VACs opening, 2 closing<\/p>\n

New VACs are scheduled to open in:<\/p>\n