US citizen applying for visa in Canada?

paintedlotus · Jan 2nd, 2008, 06:09

My apologies if this has been answered before, I did do a search but only came up with answers for other countries such as Thailand.

Here's the deal: I live in Seattle in the US. Washington state falls under the San Francisco consulate's jurisdiction. I could easily MAIL my passport to them to apply for the visa, which is probably what I'll end up doing, but I am so close to Vancouver BC that I'm wondering if I could just drive up there to apply for it? (Two birds, one stone: I love Vancouver, and I like getting the visa in just one day.) The Vancouver Consulate's page is unhelpful and I've tried calling during business hours only to get voice mail. Call me paranoid, but I don't really like the idea of putting my precious passport in the mail, but I will do it if I have no other choice. As a US citizen, am I required to go to the consulate located in the US or can I just head to Vancouver and do it there?

I see no logical reason why I couldn't do this, but as we all know, logic doesn't always apply when dealing with Indian anything.

PeakXV · Jan 2nd, 2008, 06:29

I think there are a few hoops to jump threw for foreigners - according to their
website. I'd give them a call before coming to visit us up here - in the 'promised land'.

Gurj · Jan 2nd, 2008, 06:31

just a little tip if you do decide to come down to Vancouver to get the one day visa you must have a travel ticket with you and a reason for the emergency, cuz the one day visa thing is only given if you have an emergency, which I seen them asking all the people there that were inquiring about it. I dont think you need any official documentation but just have a reason ie wedding or sick relative or something like that.

paintedlotus · Jan 2nd, 2008, 06:50

Hmm. Okay, thank you both! Since I really want to get the 10-year visa it looks like I might as well just mail my passport to San Francisco, it would probably be easier in the long run.

Thanks again!

edwardseco · Jan 2nd, 2008, 07:20

They are very quick at SF for the 10 year so mail it & enjoy..

Jan 2nd, 2008, 06:09	#1
paintedlotus Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 28	US citizen applying for visa in Canada? My apologies if this has been answered before, I did do a search but only came up with answers for other countries such as Thailand. Here's the deal: I live in Seattle in the US. Washington state falls under the San Francisco consulate's jurisdiction. I could easily MAIL my passport to them to apply for the visa, which is probably what I'll end up doing, but I am so close to Vancouver BC that I'm wondering if I could just drive up there to apply for it? (Two birds, one stone: I love Vancouver, and I like getting the visa in just one day.) The Vancouver Consulate's page is unhelpful and I've tried calling during business hours only to get voice mail. Call me paranoid, but I don't really like the idea of putting my precious passport in the mail, but I will do it if I have no other choice. As a US citizen, am I required to go to the consulate located in the US or can I just head to Vancouver and do it there? I see no logical reason why I couldn't do this, but as we all know, logic doesn't always apply when dealing with Indian anything.

Jan 2nd, 2008, 06:29	#2
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,030	I think there are a few hoops to jump threw for foreigners - according to their website. I'd give them a call before coming to visit us up here - in the 'promised land'. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Jan 2nd, 2008, 06:31	#3
Gurj Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada Posts: 14	painted lotus just a little tip if you do decide to come down to Vancouver to get the one day visa you must have a travel ticket with you and a reason for the emergency, cuz the one day visa thing is only given if you have an emergency, which I seen them asking all the people there that were inquiring about it. I dont think you need any official documentation but just have a reason ie wedding or sick relative or something like that.

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Jan 2nd, 2008, 06:50	#4
paintedlotus Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 28	Hmm. Okay, thank you both! Since I really want to get the 10-year visa it looks like I might as well just mail my passport to San Francisco, it would probably be easier in the long run. Thanks again!

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edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,777	They are very quick at SF for the 10 year so mail it & enjoy..

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