After temporary closures due to COVID-19, visa application centres (VACs) in India are offering limited biometrics appointments for those who are coming to Canada to permanently reunite with family and students.

Individuals in India who are applying for a study permit and plan to study at one of the approved DLIs in Canada, or are applying for permanent residence in the family class as a spouse, partner or dependent child, can now book an appointment to enrol their biometrics at any VAC in India, namely the VACs in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.

To book an appointment, individuals must complete the online web form on the VAC website in advance and wait for the VAC to confirm the appointment by email.

Students wishing to enter Canada must

• have a valid study permit or a letter of introduction that shows they were approved for a study permit

• be attending a DLI with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by the province or territory where the DLI is located, as listed on IRCC’s website