In order to apply for a visa, a appointment must first be made on line, Monday to Friday, except public holidays, between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm.

No application can be made without a prior appointment.

No appointment will be given at the counter or by phone.

An appointment cannot be made more than 6 weeks in advance.

Waiting periods:

The processing time for a visa varies according to individual circumstances. We strongly recommend that applicants do not make nonrefundable travel arrangements until they receive the approval for their visa; visa applicants cannot assume their application will be automatically approved.

Because of longer waiting time to obtain an appointment at peak periods and holiday seasons, you are advised to make an appointment as soon as possible but no more than 90 days in advance.

Warning : Long stay visa applicants are kindly requested to book an appointment between 11:00 and 12:00 pm.

Sending documents to the consulate:

The visa section does not accept any document sent directly or faxed to the Consulate in support of visa applications. The originals of such letters should be presented by the applicant for the scheduled interview, together with one set of photocopies.

On the day of the appointment:

Only the applicant is admitted for the interview, unless he/she needs to be accompanied owing to age, ill health or difficulties in speaking French or English.

Please note that there is no waiting area in front of the Consulate for friends or relatives who are not admitted for the interview.

Minor applicants have to be accompanied by their mother or father or legal guardian for the personal interview.


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