does anybody have experience with UK VAC in London & actual processing times?

[Hansi89]

This is the exact reply i also got! Anyways i think you will have to wait a bit longer

 

[Julian82]

Indeed! Got my fingers crossed
One question.. when you said 55 days were you counting 55 days or 55 working days?

 

[Hansi89]

55 calendar days.. They don't work with business days, only calendar days.

 

[M.mirza]

Hi Bryanna I need help please.

How do I sign my online application? Do I print it out with the bar code and sign, and scan it?

Or is there a way to electronically sign it?

I will be applying from London as well.

Thank you

 

[Bryanna]

Hi,

Do check this: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=740&top=23


Cheers

 

[M.mirza]

Hi Bryanna thanks for replying. I did check that link and it has confused me even more because when I uploaded my applictaion form, it did not give a 'Next' option, but a 'Return to your documents' option only.

Would I get this option to electronically sign at all?

 

[Bryanna]

Guess you're not doing it correctly

 

[Hansi89]

Hi Bryanna thanks for replying. I did check that link and it has confused me even more because when I uploaded my applictaion form, it did not give a 'Next' option, but a 'Return to your documents' option only.

Would I get this option to electronically sign at all?

Did you go through to Submit application? After that it should ask for electronic signature

 

[M.mirza]

Thank you, yes I found it. I guess I was too nervous about pressing the submit button!

 

[M.mirza]

Did you need to book a biometrics appointment at the London VAC? Or can I just walk in and give them?

I can't seem to find that information on their website,or their hours of operation. I will be travelling to London to provide my biometrics so need confirmation so I can go at the right time.

Also,if I get the visa,will I need to go to London again to give my passport?

Thanks for your help! and congratulations on a successful application!

 

[Hansi89]

Good morning Mirza,

thank you

Please go through this website for more information regarding biometrics: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/biometrics.asp

First you have to submit the application and you will receive a biometrics instructions letter. After you receive it, you have to go the to London VAC (it's a walk in center, no appoinments needed) within 30 days of the letter. VAC's hours of operation and other useful iformation are all mentioned on their website: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/UnitedKingdom/contact_us.html

If IRCC send you a request for a passport you can post it with a self addressed return envelope. VAC will send the passport back to you. Please see the link for more info: http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/UnitedKingdom/how_to_apply.html

 

[Bobojonjon]

Do you think i have a chance to get 10 days turist visa ?

Applied Online from London ?
But i had 3 times rejection in last 2 years ?

 

[Hansi89]

Do you think i have a chance to get 10 days turist visa ?

Applied Online from London ?
But i had 3 times rejection in last 2 years ?

I'm sorry to hear about the rejections! Based on what i read here 3 times is a lot and chances are not that high. But who knows maybe this time it will get approved if you have submitted strong evidence. But know one can say this with certainity.

 

[Julian82]

Interesting -- when we applied we submitted the passport along with the application at the VFS application centre, all on the same day

 

[Hansi89]

Interesting -- when we applied we submitted the passport along with the application at the VFS application centre, all on the same day

When you apply for an online application you don't need to send you passport. Visa office will ask for it, and in most cases this means an approval. When you submit on paper then you need to submit the passport as well.