Visa issuance remains suspended in nine categories for Canadians

• India has resumed visa services for Canadians in select categories, including entry, business, medical, and conference visas
• Visa issuance in nine categories for Canadians remains suspended
• The decision comes after heightened diplomatic tensions following allegations of  the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar

In response to heightened diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, visa services have partially resumed, as reported by the High Commission of India in Ottawa. This development, effective October 25, marks a significant change since the suspension of visa issuance on September 21.

Services have been restored for entry, business, medical, and conference visas, following a comprehensive review of the security situation and consideration of recent Canadian measures. However, certain visa categories, including tourist, employment, student, film, missionary, and journalist visas, remain suspended.

The rift in diplomatic relations began after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's statement in the House of Commons on September 18, alleging "credible allegations" of a potential link between Indian agents and the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar.