India in Canada — Official Government Sources

Passport Renewal

Processing Time

3-4 days

Note: Applications sent by post will take additional 3-4 working days for processing.

Source: BLS International Canada — Visa - New Booklet or Renewal

Application Fee

349 CAD$

Adult Tatkal (15 Years and above) 349 1.7 350.7

Source: BLS International Canada — Visa - New Booklet or Renewal

Validity Period

10 years

A new passport is required when it has completed its validity period of 10 years and 5 years in case of minors, from the date of issue.

Source: BLS International Canada — Visa - New Booklet or Renewal

Additional Processing Time

3-4 days

Note: Applications sent by post will take additional 3-4 working days for processing.

Source: BLS International Canada — Visa - New Booklet or Renewal

Overseas Citizen Of India (oci) Card

Required Residency Period Before Application

12 months

if he/she is registered as OCI Cardholder for five years and is ordinarily resident in India for twelve months before making an application for registration

Source: OCI Services — OCI Online Application

Maximum Relaxation Period

30 days

the Central Government may, if it is satisfied that special circumstances exist, relax the period of twelve months, up to a maximum of thirty days which may be in different breaks

Source: OCI Services — OCI Online Application

Required Residency Period For Citizenship

5 years

if he/she is registered as OCI Cardholder for five years and is ordinarily resident in India for twelve months before making an application for registration

Source: OCI Services — OCI Online Application

Minimum Age For Citizenship Application

18 years

A person registered as an OCI Cardholder is eligible to apply for grant of Indian citizenship under section 5(1) (g) of The Citizenship Act, 1955 if he/she has attained full age (18 year)

Source: OCI Services — OCI Online Application

Application Start Date

02.12.2005

OCI Scheme is operational from 02.12.2005

Source: OCI Services — OCI Online Application

Residency Duration

12 months

if he/she is registered as OCI Cardholder for five years and is ordinarily resident in India for twelve months before making an application for registration.

Source: OCI Services — OCI Online Application

Registration Duration

5 years

if he/she is registered as OCI Cardholder for five years and is ordinarily resident in India for twelve months before making an application for registration.

Source: OCI Services — OCI Online Application

Age Limit

18 years

A person registered as an OCI Cardholder is eligible to apply for grant of Indian citizenship under section 5(1) (g) of The Citizenship Act, 1955 if he/she has attained full age (18 year)

Source: OCI Services — OCI Online Application

Ontario Health Card

Photo Age Limit

5 years

You will need to visit a ServiceOntario centre and get your photo taken if your photo is 5 years or older.

Source: ServiceOntario — Healthcare - Health Card Renewal

Address Change Limit

90 days

you cannot renew your health card online within 90 days of changing your address with ServiceOntario

Source: ServiceOntario — Healthcare - Health Card Renewal

Age Limit

80 years

If you are 80 or older, you can also renew your health card by mail.

Source: ServiceOntario — Healthcare - Health Card Renewal

Validity Period

5 years

Valid for 5 years.

Source: ServiceOntario — Healthcare - Health Card Renewal

Processing Time

4 to 6 weeks

The renewed card will be mailed to you in approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

Source: ServiceOntario — Healthcare - Health Card Renewal

Application Fee

$0 CAD

Renewing an Ontario health card is free.

Source: ServiceOntario — Healthcare - Health Card Renewal

Driver's Licence Renewal

Temporary Validation Period

28 days

You renew online within 28 days of your current driver’s licence expiry date.

Source: ServiceOntario — Driving - Renew Driver's Licence

Address Update Timeline

90 days

You cannot renew your driver’s licence online within 90 days of changing your address.

Source: ServiceOntario — Driving - Renew Driver's Licence

Age Limit

76 years

The fees may vary if you are over 76 years of age.

Source: ServiceOntario — Driving - Renew Driver's Licence

Processing Time

4 to 6 weeks

Your new driver’s licence card will arrive in the mail within 4 to 6 weeks.

Source: ServiceOntario — Driving - Renew Driver's Licence

Validity Period

5 years

An Ontario driver’s licence is valid for 5 years.

Source: ServiceOntario — Driving - Renew Driver's Licence

Application Fee

$90 CAD

The fee is $90 for a 5-year licence.

Source: ServiceOntario — Driving - Renew Driver's Licence

Driver's Licence Photo Retake

Photo Fee

$35.75 CAD

You can also have your photo retaken, at any time, for $35.75.

Source: ServiceOntario — Driving - Renew Driver's Licence

Police Clearance Certificate

Additional Processing Time

3-4 working days

Applications sent by post will take additional 3-4 working days for processing.

Source: BLS International Canada — Police Clearance - Certificate

Processing Time

4-6 weeks

Vancouver Jurisdiction Minimum Processing Time is 4-6 weeks.

Source: BLS International Canada — Police Clearance - Certificate

Application Fee

60.7 CAD

1 Police Clearance Certificate (Indian Passport Holder) 59 1.7 60.7 2 Police Clearance Certificate (Canadian/Foreign Passport holder) 59 1.7 60.7

Source: BLS International Canada — Police Clearance - Certificate

Global Entry Program

Additional Processing Time

3-4 working days

Applications sent by post will take additional 3-4 working days for processing.

Source: BLS International Canada — Visa - Global Entry

Processing Time

3-5 working days

Toronto Jurisdiction Minimum Processing Time: 3-5 working days.

Source: BLS International Canada — Visa - Global Entry

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BoI

work-permit

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