India-Canada row may throw a spanner in travel works of many
Travel industry insiders, immigration and visa consultants fear the worsening diplomatic row between India and Canada could lead to increased scrutiny and security checks for Indian nationals besides longer processing times for visa applications, affecting those seeking to travel for work, study, or tourism.
The row could also lead to subdued overseas tourist arrivals from Canada over time.
Rahul Singh, managing partner at relocation and immigration firm Kraft Mobility said the visa situation for Indian nationals looking to travel to Canada has been influenced by the broader diplomatic relations between the two countries.
“Recently, tensions over various issues, including political disagreements and concerns about security, have led to changes in visa processing. There could be increased scrutiny and security checks may result in longer processing times for visa applications, he said.
“The process for Indian professionals seeking work permits can become more complex or stringent and may lead to more complex requirements for skilled workers. We as a service provider have already seen approximately 20% less enquiries as compared to previous months for Canada as people are concerned about the political relations,” he added.
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