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How long does it take to get a non-OA visa approved in Canada?

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Aug 18, 2025

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How long does it take to get a non OA visa approved in Canada?

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The time it takes to get a Non-OA visa approved in Canada can vary based on the embassy being used. Generally, the approval can take about 4-5 days, with Ottawa noted for being slower and Vancouver for being faster. There are also ongoing airline issues affecting travel.

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from Ottawa?

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Not sure but Air Canada doesnt seem to be flying at the moment

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Brandon ************

Depends on which embassy. Ottawa is slow, Vancouver is fast.

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can you apply at any embassy no regards of you adress?

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don't know.

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about how many days in Vancouver?

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I don't know about recent reports, haven't seen any in months. But Vancouver very fast. A week at most.

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