Canada has changed the rules of its tourist visa. Due to which the doors of Canada are seen closing for Indians. Canada used to give at least 6 months time on tourist visa. Which depended on the validity of the applicant's passport. But the new rule has now become like a Schengen visa, in which a visa has to be applied every time to travel to European countries.
Relatives used to come and go
Earlier, Canada's tourist visa for Indians provided multiple entry facility, which was a relief for Indian families, because a large number of Indians live in Canada and their relatives keep coming here. According to the information, in 2023, Canada had issued tourist visas to 12 lakh Indians, out of which 60 percent were Punjabis.
Will have to apply every time
According to the new rule issued by Canada, now every Indian citizen will have to apply for a new visa for travel to Canada every time. Apart from this, now it will be necessary to leave Canada within one month after getting the visa.
The number of visa officers in India has also been reduced
The reason for this strictness in visa rules by Canada is believed to be the increasing tension with India since last year. Due to this, Canada has reduced the number of its visa officers in India and now visa applications are being accepted only in Delhi. Earlier, there were Canadian visa application centers in Bangalore, Chandigarh and Mumbai, which have now been closed.
Will have to wait for a long time
Due to the shortage of visa officers in India, those applying for visa for Canada are facing a long wait. Now the need for repeated visa applications will increase the backlog of Canadian visa applications and the pressure on visa application centers will increase.