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 bank draft if you are submitting application or passport through mail-in. Inc. 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 Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) only
A formal receipt in a form of an Invoice Cum Receipt (ICR) will be generated for every completed transaction.
- Collection of Government of Canada Fee via VFS Corporate Credit Card
- Assisted Service – Online Form
- Assisted Service – Paper Application
- Assisted Service – Scanning
- Self-service workstation
- Photocopying of documents
- Printing
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) compliant photography
- Short Message Service
- Courier Services (1 way within Hong Kong)
- Courier service 1 way to China/Macau
Collection of Government of Canada Fee via VFS Corporate Credit Card
Description:
Pay at the VAC - For applicants who are unable to make online payments, VFS Global offers an additional service where applicant can pay cash at the VAC in exchange of using VFS Global Corporate credit card to make Government of Canada Fee and or Biometric Fee payment online.
Fee: HKD 16.00
This service can be availed at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Assisted service – Online Form
Description:
The CVAC staff will transcribe the Applicant’s responses when performing the data entry for completion of the online forms (ETA) using only the information provided by the Applicant
Fee: HKD 25.00
This service can be availed at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Assisted service – Paper Application
- A CVAC 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 VAC services consent form and pay the VAS service fee for Assisted Services for Paper Applications.
Fee: HKD 88.00
This service can be availed at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Assisted service - Scanning
Description:
The CVAC staff will scan paper documents provided by the Applicant into a format that meets the requirements of the Client Authority
Fees: HKD 7.00per page
This service can be availed at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Self-service Workstation
Description:
Applicant will be able to use the VAC Self-service Workstation to:
- Fill out paper application form
- Modify application form
- Fill-in online application form
- Scan documents
Fees: HKD 42.00
Applicant will be able to utilize the Self-service workstation at a nominal fee of 41.00 HKD per hour
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.
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: HKD 2.00 per page
This service can be availed 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: HKD 37.00
for 4 passport size photographs
This service can be availed at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Printing of Documents
Description:
Applicants can request to print their documents by use the Self-Service Workstation.
Fees: HKD 2.00 per page
This service can be availed at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Short Message Service
Description:
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.
Fees: HKD 17.00
This service can be availed at the Visa Application Centre during your visit
Courier Service (1 way)
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: HKD 144.00
This service can be availed at the Visa Application Centre during your visit or bank draft if you are submitting application or passport through mail-in.
Courier service 1 way to China/Macau
Description:
Applicants can opt for return courier service to China /Macau
Fees: HKD 296.00