Canada Visa Application Tracking: Online and Offline Methods

Tracking a Canada visa can be overwhelming but with the right information, it’s easy. Whether you applied online, on paper or at a VFS Centres in India, knowing Canada visa application tracking is key. This article has got you covered.

I’ll show you how to track Canada visa using your tracking number and all the tracking services offered by IRCC and VFS Global. Read on to find out how to track and what to expect after you’ve submitted your application.

Checking your application is an important part of the process so you can stay up to date. Here’s a quick guide to help you check the status of your visitor visa to Canada, including temporary resident visas, super visas, transit visas and business visas.

Additional Tracking with the Status Tracker:

By doing this you can track your visa application and respond to any requests from the Canadian visa office quickly. 

If you applied for a Canada visa through Teleport, you can check your status using Teleport Dashboard. Follow these steps to check your Canada visa:

To check your Canada visa status you will need some specific information to access your file. Here’s what you’ll need:

You must have your application number, passport number, as well as other personal information for verification.

Once you’ve submitted your application or passport at a Canada Visa Application Centre and received an acknowledgement receipt with a tracking number, you can use the ‘Track your application’ service on VFS Global website. This service will tell you where your application or passport is but will not give you information on the stages of processing.

After submitting your application or passport at the Visa Application Centre, you can perform VFS Canada visa tracking through the following way:

Step 1: Visit Tracking Portal: Go to the tracking visa application Canada on VFS Global Visa Application Centre’s website.

Step 2: Enter Your Details: Enter your Tracking ID and DOB details. Make sure to enter the DOB  in YYYY-MM-DD format.

Step 3: Submit: Click submit to view the status of your application or passport.

Step 4: View Status: The page will show you the current location and status of your application. This may not be the exact stage of processing but will tell you where your documents are.

By following these steps, you can stay updated on the journey of your visa application from submission to decision.

Once the Canadian Visa Office has processed your application, they will attach a visa sticker to your passport if approved or provide a letter explaining the reasons for rejection. Your passport will then be returned to the VFS Canada Visa Application Centre and we will inform you about the outcome of your application through your chosen communication method.

You will receive a notification through the Application Tracking System when your passport is ready. Pick up your passport from the Canada Visa Application Centre.

If You Apply Online:

To be informed about the Canada visa status of your application request, you need to know if it has been received and processed by the embassy/government of Canada. Here’s a more detailed look at how to check if your application has been received and what to expect next:

When Received and Processed:

Application Return Reasons:

If You Mail Your Application to the Embassy:

When you submit your application at the Canada Visa Application Centre, you will get a tracking number to track Canada visa. Here’s how to use this tracking number:

Steps to Track Your Canada Visa Using a Tracking Number: 

Step 1: Find Your Tracking Number: After you finish your application, you will get an acknowledgement receipt with a tracking number. Make sure to keep this number safe as it is important to check your application.

Step 2: Go to the Visa Tracking Page: Visit the tracking section on the VFS Visa Application Centre’s website where you submitted your request.

Step 3: Enter the Tracking Information:

Step 4: Submit: Click on the ‘Submit’ button to proceed to check your Canada visa application status in India.

Step 5: View Your Status: Your Canada visa status will be displayed on the screen. This will show you the current location of your application or passport but may not show the exact stage of the visa processing.

Now that I’ve covered tracking a Canada visa application, remember that knowing your visa status not only helps with travel planning but also with troubleshooting. Use the IRCC tracking system, VFS Global’s tracking portal and all the other methods we’ve mentioned to stay informed about your visa status at all times.