22-09-2023, 04:06 PM
Its causing problems for tourists, India has stopped issuing visas for Canadians.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66851964
[b]"India has stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens amid an escalating row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil.[/b]
India said the temporary move was due to "security threats" disrupting work at its missions in Canada.
Tensions flared this week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said India may have been behind the 18 June killing.
But Mr Trudeau said on Thursday he was not looking to provoke India with the allegation.
India has angrily rejected the allegation, calling it "absurd".
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66883889
[b]"The phone line at a Vancouver-based tourism company has been ringing non-stop since India announced that it will be suspending visa services for Canadian citizens.[/b]
Those who are planning to travel in the coming months are worried about what the ban means for them, said Radhika Sharma, who works at Explore India, which organises tours to the country.
Ms Sharma said travellers with a visa in hand should be fine "but people who have not yet applied, we're not sure if they are going to get it or not".
Travel issues for tourists are among many concerns that have arisen after India's announcement on Thursday, when it said it was suspended visa processing for Canadian citizens citing safety concerns for its staff."
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66851964
[b]"India has stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens amid an escalating row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil.[/b]
India said the temporary move was due to "security threats" disrupting work at its missions in Canada.
Tensions flared this week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said India may have been behind the 18 June killing.
But Mr Trudeau said on Thursday he was not looking to provoke India with the allegation.
India has angrily rejected the allegation, calling it "absurd".
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66883889
[b]"The phone line at a Vancouver-based tourism company has been ringing non-stop since India announced that it will be suspending visa services for Canadian citizens.[/b]
Those who are planning to travel in the coming months are worried about what the ban means for them, said Radhika Sharma, who works at Explore India, which organises tours to the country.
Ms Sharma said travellers with a visa in hand should be fine "but people who have not yet applied, we're not sure if they are going to get it or not".
Travel issues for tourists are among many concerns that have arisen after India's announcement on Thursday, when it said it was suspended visa processing for Canadian citizens citing safety concerns for its staff."
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)
