Canada dependent visa appointments at a glance
Canada dependent visa appointments in India are booked through VFS Global once the IRCC fee is paid. This page answers the questions applicants ask most often before the appointment day.
Purpose of this route: joining a primary visa holder as a dependent. Typical stay: linked to primary applicant's visa. Indicative processing: 3–12 weeks.
Documents most often queried
These are the items counters query most frequently for Canada dependent visa applicants:
- Valid passport
- Primary applicant's visa & status
- Marriage / birth certificates
- Proof of relationship
- Financial documents of primary applicant
- Accommodation proof
Processing time
- Slot availability
- Varies by VFS Global centre and season
- Biometrics
- 10–15 minutes on the day
- Decision
- 3–12 weeks
- Our desk response
- Usually within the hour on WhatsApp
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Required documents
- Valid passport
- Primary applicant's visa & status
- Marriage / birth certificates
- Proof of relationship
- Financial documents of primary applicant
- Accommodation proof
Latest updates
- 2026-07-31: Answers reviewed against current IRCC guidance and VFS Global counter practice.
Eligibility signals assessors look for
Assessment sits with the mission, but files usually turn on these points:
- Primary applicant holds qualifying visa
- Genuine relationship
- Sufficient combined funds
Frequently asked questions
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Written & reviewed by Travel To Abroad specialists
This guide on visa appointment assistance is maintained by Travel To Abroad's in-house appointment desk — a team of travel documentation specialists with 8+ years of hands-on experience booking VFS, BLS, TLScontact and embassy slots for Indian travellers. Every page is reviewed by a senior case manager before publishing.
Last reviewed: July 2026
How we source this information
Fees, processing times and document lists are cross-checked against the official embassy / consulate website, the appointed VAC portal (VFS / BLS / TLScontact) and our internal case logs from real bookings completed in the last 90 days.
Compliance & our scope of service
Travel To Abroad is an independent travel assistance company. We are not a government body, embassy, consulate or an authorised VAC. All applications are submitted through the official channel of the destination country and every fee, decision and interview outcome rests solely with that authority.
We assist with slot booking, rescheduling, documentation review and supporting travel documents. We do not guarantee visa approval and we do not offer immigration or legal advice.
Important: Appointment availability, government fees and document requirements can change without notice. Always confirm the latest details on the official embassy / VAC website before travel. Nothing on this page constitutes legal, immigration or financial advice.
We provide assistance with official visa processes. We do not guarantee appointment availability or visa outcomes. Decisions rest solely with the relevant embassy, consulate, or authorised visa application centre.