Additional Services
Additional Services
VFS Global offers a wide range of services designed to provide you a smooth and seamless visa submission experience.
Please note, the additional services are optional, and carry an extra charge over and above the VFS Global service charges. For more details on how to pay VAC Services Charges and additional service charges please check the Service Charges tab.
Mode of Payment of VFS Global fees: Payment of Canada Visa Application Centre Service Charges and optional additional services.
In person - at the Canada Visa Application Centre can be made in cash or card or via VAC bank draft
By Mail - Fees can be paid by Bank Transfer in favour of “VFS GCC LLC” and fees must be in DIRHAMS ONLY.
**Courier Service Passport pickup and return back to applicant: To avail this service, please click here
Bank draft for VFS service charges
1. VFS Global service charges to be paid via single demand draft only and the same should be in Emirati Dirhams (AED only)
2. Demand draft must be addressed to “VFS GCC LLC”. Make sure no prefix is added along with VFS GCC LLC.
3. Its mandatory to have a demand draft with ‘’ MICR Code’’
4. Demand Draft should only be taken from the Banks & not any other exchange companies.
5. We do not accept personal or company cheques.
6. Bank drafts must be valid for at least six (6) months from the date of issuance.
7. Please ensure that the bank does not forward your bank draft to this office. Its mandatory to have a Bank/demand draft with ‘’ MICR Code
8. Pay the exact fee for your application
A formal receipt will be generated for every completed transaction.
Service Charges for Services offered at the VAC
| Service Price (Per Applicant) | Amount in CAD (inc. VAT) | Amount in AED (inc. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
1 Way Courier (Passport and document return back to applicant - per package) | $8.68 | 23.50 |
1 Way Courier (Passport and document pick up from applicant - per package) | $8.68 | 23.50 |
Photocopy | $0.59 | 1.50 |
Printing | $1.18 | 3.25 |
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) compliant photography | $12.99 | 35.00 |
SMS | $3.00 | 8.00 |
USB Drive | $7.61 | 20.50 |
Premium Lounge | $210.79 | 569.25 |
*Service charges include all applicable local taxes and are subject to change as per the Canadian government's notification.
**The CAD exchange rate is determined by the Canadian government.
New service charges became effective on 1 May 2026.
The submission date for mail-in applications will be the date on which the Visa Application Centre receives the application. If a mail-in application is received and does not include correct payment for current service charges, the applicant will be contacted to pay the difference, or the application will be returned to the applicant.
