BLS International, the firm responsible for processing Indian visas for Canadian travelers, has verified the suspension of Indian visas for Canadians. The suspension, effective since September 21, 2023, has been implemented without an official announcement from the Indian government. BLS International emphasized that it is adhering to government directives and is not the appropriate entity to address inquiries regarding the suspension, highlighting that such decisions are typically made at the government level and executed by private agencies like theirs.
The Canadian High Commission in India has stated that it has not been officially informed of any visa suspension but acknowledges that visa policy falls under the authority of the Indian government. The reasons behind this visa suspension remain unclear, though it may be related to recent tensions between the two nations.