Do I need to pay the package transmission fee (Canadian visa)?
I submitted biometrics at a Canadian ASC (not VAC) in the US and I received a letter asking me to submit the passport to a VAC. (In particular, I paid a biometrics fee of 85 CAD)
This page says to include a money order in the envelope with the passport:
But it also says that the package transmission fee is a subset of fees required for those who are not enrolling in biometrics. However since I've given my biometrics, I guess I am enrolling in biometrics. Do I need to enclose the money order then?
Applicants who submit their passport or documents at a different VAC from the one where they initially provided biometrics, Package Transmission fees will apply.
If no package is transmitted at the time of biometric enrolment (when the application has been submitted online), the initial package transmission is included in the fee of CAD $85 for biometric enrolment and package transmission.
According to the first sentence, I do need to pay the transmission fee.
According to the second, I don't.
So I'm not sure if I actually need to pay this fee.
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What is VAC transmission fee?
VAC fees = Visa Application Centre. Having applied online and getting the request for passport submission, what they are likely asking you to do is to send your passports to the Visa Centre instead of directly to the consulate.How do I pay my VFS Courier?
By Mail- If you are submitting a Mail In application, the Canada Visa Application Centre service charges can be paid via a wire transfer in Trinidadian Dollars (TTD$) or via Credit/Debit Card payment online. Please note that cheque payment is not accepted as a correct mode of payment.What are VFS fees?
SERVICE FEESIn local currency, this amount is approximately 2,588 INR. A convenience fee of INR 165/- is also applicable. Information: the return of your travel document by courier service is mandatory and included in the VFS service fees. The service fees must be paid online.Do you have to pay for a Canadian visa?
When you apply for a Canada visa, you will have to pay an application fee and any other fees that are necessary for processing. These are otherwise known as Embassy Fees for Canada, but the amount depends on what type of visa you are applying for.How to Pay Canada Visa Application and Biometric Fees Online
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