After receiving the Visa Approval letter from the Canadian Embassy in Manila, I was instructed to submit the required documents to the High Commission of Canada in Singapore.
It's a bit confusing at my part because the Canadian Embassy in Manila has been processing my documents and medicals, but as for the submission of passports, they handed it over to the High Commission of Canada in Singapore.
Anyway, it's their rules and I should just follow it. I was instructed to prepare the following documents.
- Original Passports for me and all my accompanying dependents
- Appendix A - a tabular form that was included in the letter, which I need to indicate all our passport details and other information.
- Photos (2) pieces passport size - this is specified in the Appendix B, which is also included in the letter.
- Although the letter itself was not included in the list, better bring it along. They need it.
I was given 30 days to submit the requirements or else my application will be refused.
Where I Submitted the Required Documents?
Where I Submitted the Required Documents?
It was a perfect timing when I went to Philippines for a vacation because I was given an opportunity to get the passports of my dependents and our photos.
The letter states that I need to submit all the required documents at the Canada Visa Application Center (CVAC). So, I researched the center's location in Singapore. I got these information:
Canada Visa Application Center
20 Cecil St.
#11-02 to 05 Equity Plaza
Singapore 049705
My Experience at the Canada Visa Application Center
Lucky enough that I was given a free time and a chance to go to the Canada Visa Application Center (CVAC).
The night before that, I prepared all the required documents to avoid panic on the next day of submission.
As instructed on the letter, I did the following:
Lucky enough that I was given a free time and a chance to go to the Canada Visa Application Center (CVAC).
The night before that, I prepared all the required documents to avoid panic on the next day of submission.
As instructed on the letter, I did the following:
- Organized the passports according to age (principal appicant to my youngest son). Removed the plastic covers, left it bare.
- Placed 2 photos inside a small envelope for each of the dependents and labeled with the details below. I have a total of 4 envelopes.
Application Number
Name of the Photo Owner
- Filled up the appendix A and placed the following information at the top left most part of the document.
Name of Applicant
Application Number
Return Address
Contact Number/s
- Inserted all the documents inside a big envelope for easy handling to CVAC.
The next day, I prepared the things as early as I can. Took the MRT GREEN line and alighted at Raffles Place MRT Station.
I followed the way to EXIT E, which is going to the Equity Plaza building. This is how it looks like standing outside the exit.
I crossed the D'almeida St. heading to the brown building. The Equity Plaza is at the next building.
I walked pass through the isle going to the Equity Plaza building and saw this entrance.
At the right side of the building, there's a small entrance leading to the lobby.
At the lobby, the guard asked for my Identification Card (IC) for their recording. Then he pressed the button to open the gate.
I proceeded to the 11th floor and found few people at the entrance. The guard at the entrance instructed me to turn off the cellphone and checked my body with a metal detector. Then he gave me a queuing number.
I went into a small room, labeled VFS Canada Visa Application Center. There are only two counters because of the room size.
The lady called my number and asked me about my purpose. After telling her the reason, she instructed me to produce all the documents and asked me to wait for a while.
After 5 minutes, she stamped stickers on each passports and the letter. Then she asked me to pay for the 4 passports and also offered me if I prefer to collect personally or use the service of a courier.
They also have an SMS service where they will inform the customer about the status of the passport though text message.
For me, I'd rather collect it personally to avoid conflict of time at my house and at least the passports are secured at their premises.
I did not avail of the SMS service since I can check the status online.
Each passport costs SGD32.85. So I paid a total of S$131.40 for the four of us. The lady informed me that the process takes 3-5 days if no problem arises. The whole process took around 30 minutes to finish.
This is it, I need to prepare for our airline tickets. Follow me by checking my blog from time to time. I will post the status of each procedures until I reach Canada.
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I followed the way to EXIT E, which is going to the Equity Plaza building. This is how it looks like standing outside the exit.
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| Way to Equity Plaza Building |
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| Walked the isle heading to Equity Plaza |
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| Entrance of Equity Plaza |
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| Equity Plaza Building (Canada Visa Application Center) Lobby |
At the lobby, the guard asked for my Identification Card (IC) for their recording. Then he pressed the button to open the gate.
I proceeded to the 11th floor and found few people at the entrance. The guard at the entrance instructed me to turn off the cellphone and checked my body with a metal detector. Then he gave me a queuing number.
I went into a small room, labeled VFS Canada Visa Application Center. There are only two counters because of the room size.
The lady called my number and asked me about my purpose. After telling her the reason, she instructed me to produce all the documents and asked me to wait for a while.
After 5 minutes, she stamped stickers on each passports and the letter. Then she asked me to pay for the 4 passports and also offered me if I prefer to collect personally or use the service of a courier.
They also have an SMS service where they will inform the customer about the status of the passport though text message.
For me, I'd rather collect it personally to avoid conflict of time at my house and at least the passports are secured at their premises.
I did not avail of the SMS service since I can check the status online.
Each passport costs SGD32.85. So I paid a total of S$131.40 for the four of us. The lady informed me that the process takes 3-5 days if no problem arises. The whole process took around 30 minutes to finish.
This is it, I need to prepare for our airline tickets. Follow me by checking my blog from time to time. I will post the status of each procedures until I reach Canada.
Is the blog useful to you? Please tick the LIKE button below.
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