Additional Services
VFS Global offers a wide range of services designed to provide you a smooth and seamless visa submission experience.
Please note, the additional services are optional, and carry an extra charge over and above the VFS Global service charges. The fees need to be paid in person at the visa application centre or by Demand Draft if you are submitting application or passport through mail-in. Demand draft should be made payable to ‘VFS Global Services Pvt Ltd’. For more details on how to pay VAC Services Charges and additional service charges please check Service and Service Charges Schedule.
Mode of Payment of VFS Global fees: In cash or Demand Draft as applicable (INR only)
A formal receipt will be generated for every completed transaction.
- Collection of Government of Canada Fee
- Assisted Service – Paper Applications
- Assisted Service – Online Forms
- Short Message Service (SMS)
- Premium Lounge
- Self Service Workstation
- Courier Services
- Locker Services
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) compliant Photography
- Photocopying of documents
- Printing service
- Scanning service
Collection of Government of Canada Fee
Description:
Pay at the Visa Application Centre - For applicants who are unable to make online payments, VFS Global offers an additional service where applicant can pay cash at the Visa Application Centre.
Fee: BDT 495.00
This service can be availed at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Assisted Service – Paper Applications
A Canada Visa Application Centre staff will assist the Applicant to fill out the Paper Application in case they have not already completed it. The Applicant will be required to complete a Visa Application Centre services consent form and pay the VAS service fee for Assisted Services for Paper Applications.
Fee: BDT 739.00
This service can be availed at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Assisted Service – Online Forms
Description:
The CVAC staff will transcribe the Applicant’s responses when performing the data entry for completion of the online forms using only the information provided by the Applicant
Fee: BDT 211.00
This service can be availed at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Short Message Service (SMS)
Description:
At VFS Global, we constantly strive to offer a range of high-end services to enhance customer satisfaction. As part of our constant endeavor to add value to applicants’ experience, it is our privilege to offer applicants our SMS service, an express route to knowing the status of your visa application.
Easy to use, this revolutionary SMS service, once purchased, will launch an automated confirmation feedback message to your registered mobile number, at various stages of the visa application process. The service supports the transfer of SMS in English/Bahasa (for Indonesia). The SMS is followed by an automated email update as well; a complimentary service with the SMS amenity.
Fee: BDT 182.00
This service can be purchased during the time of visa submission.
How to book:
If you wish to use this facility, please add the SMS fee while making payment at the Visa Application Centre.
Please read the SMS Service term and condition carefully before applying for this service.
Premium Lounge
Description:
Canada visa applicants can sit back, relax, and submit their visa applications from the comfort of a plush lounge, while trained professionals provide end-to-end personalized assistance during the visa submission process, when they opt for our Premium Lounge service.
The Premium Lounge includes:
- Separate lounge with personalized service by dedicated staff
- Refreshments
- Courier return of passport
- SMS alert on the status of your application
- Photocopying service for your documents
Fees:
BDT 4011.00 (VAT inclusive) per applicant, in addition to the visa application fee
How to book:
VIP appointment slots are available between 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday to Thursday. Please schedule your appointment at least 24 hours prior to your desired appointment date
Self Service Workstation
Description:
Applicants can print out documents, use the photocopier, have photographs clicked as per the embassy specifications, all within the Canada Visa Application Centre premises, for a nominal fee.
Fees:
You can create/modify your visa application if needed, and use the internet facilities at the centre, for an additional cost of BDT 619.00
How to book:
This service can be booked at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Applicants intending to use the self-service workstation at the VAC are requested to carry their own USB/pen drives.
Please Note: The wait time at the self-assisted workstation will depend on the number of visitors for the day.
Please ensure you take your USB/pen drive back with you after the appointment, as it may contain important information. As per IRCC's guidelines, we are not permitted to retain any Personally Identifiable Information. If a device is left behind, a notification will be sent to you. If we do not receive a revert in two days, the device will be destroyed.
Courier Service
Description:
Once a decision has been made on your visa application, the processed visa and documents can be returned to your preferred location via courier.
Fees:
BDT 2431.00 payable at the Visa application Centre
How to book:
This service can be booked at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Locker services
Description:
Security regulations at the Visa Application Centre prohibit certain articles, including laptops, cameras, music players, travel bags etc., to be taken into the centre. VFS Global provides locker services in or near the Visa Application Centers for safe storage of your belongings.
Fees:
BDT 243.00 per hour, payable at the Visa Application Centre
How to book:
This service can be booked at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) compliant Photography
Description:
Applicants using this service can have their photograph taken at the visa application centre. This will ensure that the photograph meets the required specifications.
Fees:
BDT 243.00 for 4 passport size photographs
How to book:
This service can be booked at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Photocopying of Documents
Description:
You may require photocopies of recommended supporting documentation. VFS Global can take copies for you at the Visa Application Centre.
Fees:
BDT 10.00 per page
How to book:
Please reach out to submission desk officers to avail this service
Printing service
Description:
Applicants can print their documents in the privacy of the self -service kiosk
Fees:
BDT 10.00 per page
How to book:
This service can be booked at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Scanning service
Description:
Applicants can scan their documents in the privacy of the self -service kiosk for e-applications
Fees:
BDT 25.00 per page
How to book:
This service can be booked at the Visa Application Centre during your visit