SynopsisIndian consular posts in Canada have resumed accepting employment visa applications. Applicants must now obtain pre-approval before submitting their original passports. Biometric enrollment is mandatory, and postal applications are no longer accepted. This resumption is specifically for employment visas for Canadian nationals. Other visa categories remain subject to separate confirmation.iStockIndian consular posts in Canada have resumed accepting Employment Visa applications from Canadian nationals, subject to a pre-approval processIndian consular posts in Canada have resumed accepting Employment Visa applications from Canadian nationals, subject to a pre-approval process, according to a report by Fragomen.Under the revised process, applicants must first obtain the required approval from the consular post. They will then need to submit their original passport, pay the applicable visa fee and complete the application process in person.Biometric enrolment now mandatoryFragomen said biometric enrolment is mandatory for Employment Visa applicants. As a result, the earlier option to submit applications by post is no longer available.Also Read: UK announces major immigration rule changes from October 2026The resumption is limited to Employment Visas for Canadian nationals. Other visa categories should not be assumed to have resumed unless separately confirmed.Visa services were suspended in 2023India had temporarily suspended the acceptance, processing and issuance of Indian visas, including e-visas, for Canadian nationals and foreign nationals applying from Canada in September 2023.Also Read: India’s in-demand economic weapon can turn a global crisis into opportunitySome services were subsequently restored. On October 26, 2023, Indian consulates in Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver resumed entry, business, medical and conference visa services. India also resumed issuing electronic business visas for Canadian nationals on November 22, 2023. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)...moreElevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea.Subscribe Now