India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Visa Services Suspended for Canadians
Photo Credit: India has suspended issuing visas to Canadian citizens. Unsplash / Henry Thong
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The suspension of visa services for one of India's biggest inbound markets poses a considerable challenge to the country's tourism industry, especially when it occurs just before the peak tourism season.
Amidst the escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, India has now suspended the issuance of visas to Canadian citizens "until further notice."
BLS International, a private agency responsible for the initial screening of visa applications, released a notification stating, "Important notice from the Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, Indian visa services have been temporarily suspended, effective from September 21, 2023. Please monitor the BLS website for updates.”
The notification on BLS International
