From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n As of November 17, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is broadening its Visa Application Centre (VAC) network in China to accommodate a surge in applications. This year, applications from China have exceeded 500,000, reflecting a 15% increase compared to 2016.<\/p>\n Canada is enhancing flexibility and accessibility for Chinese travelers, showcasing its dedication to fostering cultural exchanges. This week, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Ahmed Hussen, inaugurated a new VAC in Nanjing, marking the launch of seven additional centers in Chengdu, Hangzhou, Jinan, Kunming, Nanjing, Shenyang, and Wuhan. These join the established VACs in Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong.<\/p>\n The newly opened VACs are pivotal in addressing the rising demand for visas among Chinese residents. They provide comprehensive support throughout the visa application process, with service agents available via phone, email, or in person to assist in local languages and ensure application completeness.<\/p>\n Beginning early 2018, IRCC will accept UnionPay for payments, a major payment processor in China. This change aims to simplify the process for travelers, thereby enhancing opportunities for economic and cultural exchanges.<\/p>\n \u201cCanada has a long and proud history with China which our department continues to play an integral role in. At IRCC, we are committed to improving client service for applicants and to being more efficient. These improvements will better serve Chinese applicants as we continue to create stronger business and personal ties between our two countries and welcome new immigrants to the Canadian family.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cCanada and China have strong ties, built on mutual economic cooperation and deep family connections. Expanding our Visa Application Centre network in China will make it easier for Chinese families, friends and tourists to visit Canada. As we approach the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism, I look forward to welcoming a record number of Chinese visitors to Canada and showing them what makes our beautiful country such an unforgettable place to visit.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For media only<\/strong><\/p>\n Hursh Jaswal<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> Canada operates 137 Visa Application Centres in 95 countries globally.<\/p>\n VACs assist with the visa application process but do not influence visa decisions or provide advice.<\/p>\n Expanding the VAC network meets the rising demand for visas, facilitating easier travel and exchanges between Canada and China.<\/p>\n Read our immigration guide<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" November 17, 2017 \u2013 Ottawa \u2013 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is expanding its Visa Application Centre (VAC) Network in China, increasing its geographic reach as Canada looks for new ways to support the growth in applications. So far this year, more than 500,000 applications have been received from China, a 15 per cent increase from 2016. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5912,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5914","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5914","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5914"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5914\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5914"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Expansion of Canadian Visa Services in China<\/h2>\n
New Services and Accessibility<\/h2>\n
Supporting Visa Applicants<\/h3>\n
Introducing UnionPay<\/h3>\n
Official Statements<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
\nMinister\u2019s Office
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\nCommunications Branch
\nImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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\nIRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFAQs About Canadian Visa Application Centres in China<\/h2>\n
How many VACs does Canada have worldwide?<\/h3>\n
What services do VACs provide?<\/h3>\n
Why is expanding the VAC network important?<\/h3>\n