London Online TRV Application timeline

[KayDee2013]

Hi All,

I thought of sharing my timelines if it may help anyone.

Nationality: Indian
Status: Tier 1 Migrant in UK
Location: London, UK
Applied for: Multiple visits
Online Application Date: 25 October 2013
Passport Request Received: 13 November 2013
Passport sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery: 14 November 2013
Passport reached CHC London: 15 November 2013
Passport dispatched by CHC London: 19 November 2013 (Using the Special Delivery self-addressed return envelope that I sent)
Passport received with visa: 20 November 2013

The entire process took 25 days. In my opinion, the process to obtain a visitor visa for Canada is so exhausting. I have traveled several times across Europe, US, Middle East and Far East Asia and no other country makes such a big deal about visit visas. Never have I had to wait more than 5 days to obtain a visitor visa.

Cheers

 

[bbcj]

Hi KayDee,

Thanks for sharing the information.

Can I ask where and how you applied online for a Multiple Entry Visa?
I am looking through CIC website but found no option for Multiple Entry, only Single Entry.

Thanks!

 

[KayDee2013]

I applied for the visa online by creating the usual account on MyCIC. The application form IMM5257E has an option 3) *Visa Requested, where you should select 'Multiple'. Further, at the time of submitting the application through MyCIC, you would need to make payment for Multiple Visa Fee.

 

[bbcj]

Thanks for the info. I'll give that a try. ;D

 

[gracelo]

Hi guys,

What are the different/additional requirements that I need to submit if I will apply for a multiple entry TRV?
I am planning to apply for CRNBC and most probably, will be asked to take the SEC exam.
Does anyone know if I can use the SEC exam as a reason for the multiple entry application?

Thank you so much!