Jalandhar · Embassy, VFS and Immigration Office Guide
Immigration Office and Visa Application Centres in Jalandhar
People in Jalandhar search for the “UK embassy”, the “Canada embassy” or the “immigration office”, and usually mean three different things. This guide explains what actually exists in Jalandhar, where the official visa application centres are, what they do and do not do, and where a licensed consultant such as Sandhu Overseas fits in.
Is there an embassy in Jalandhar?
No. Embassies and High Commissions are in New Delhi. Jalandhar has no embassy of any country. What Jalandhar does have is visa application centres, run by a private company (VFS Global) on behalf of governments. When people say “UK embassy Jalandhar” or “Canada embassy Jalandhar”, this is the place they mean.
A visa application centre collects your biometrics and documents and sends them to the visa office. It does not decide your visa, and its staff cannot advise you on whether you qualify.
Three different offices, three different jobs
| Office | What it does | What it does not do |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy / High Commission / visa office | Decides the visa application | Does not meet applicants in Jalandhar |
| Visa application centre (VFS Global) | Takes fingerprints and photo, accepts documents and passports, returns passports | Does not decide the visa or give advice on eligibility |
| Licensed immigration consultant | Assesses your profile, prepares and checks your file, explains requirements | Cannot decide or guarantee a visa |
Canada Visa Application Centre, Jalandhar
- Address: Aman Plaza, 1st Floor, 310 Lajpat Nagar, Mahavir Marg, Nakodar Chowk, opposite Lovely Autos, Jalandhar 144001
- Days and hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
- By appointment only: application submission with biometrics, biometrics only, and passport submission
- Passport collection: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
Official source: VFS Global, Canada Visa Application Centre Jalandhar. Canada gives you 30 days from the date on your biometric instruction letter, so book as soon as the letter arrives. See our Canada study guide.
UK Visa Application Centre, Jalandhar
- Address: Aman Plaza, 3rd Floor, 310 Lajpat Nagar, Mahavir Marg, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chowk, Jalandhar, Punjab 144001
- Business hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00
- Extra fee: this is a “user pays” centre. VFS lists an additional fee of £76.50 (approx. ₹9,500) to use it, paid online after you reserve your appointment. Applicants exempt from the visa fee do not pay it.
- Closed: weekends and listed public holidays
Official source: VFS Global, UK Visa Application Centre Jalandhar. See our UK study guide and UK visitor visa page.
Both centres are in the same building, Aman Plaza in Lajpat Nagar, on different floors.
Other countries
Application centres for other countries change more often, and some countries only accept applications in Chandigarh or New Delhi. Before you plan a trip, check the “attend a centre” page for your destination on the official VFS Global website, or ask us and we will check the current arrangement with you.
What to carry to your appointment
- Your passport, and old passports if they hold earlier visas
- The appointment confirmation and, for Canada, the biometric instruction letter
- The document checklist for your visa type, with originals where asked
- Proof of any fee already paid online
Bags larger than airline cabin size are not allowed inside, and photography is not permitted. Arrive close to your slot; the UK centre advises not arriving more than 15 minutes early.
Where Sandhu Overseas fits in
The application centre will accept whatever file you hand over, complete or not. Our work happens before that day: we assess your profile, tell you honestly whether the route suits you, prepare the checklist, and review every document so the file you submit explains itself.
- Study visa for Canada, Australia, the UK, the USA, New Zealand, Germany and Europe
- Tourist and visitor visa
- Spouse visa and dependent visa
- Permanent residency
- Visa refusal review
Our office is at 298, 1st Floor, Defence Colony, Jalandhar. See the Jalandhar office page for directions.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a UK embassy in Jalandhar?
No. The British High Commission is in New Delhi. Jalandhar has a UK Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global at Aman Plaza, Lajpat Nagar, where you give biometrics and submit documents.
Is there a Canada embassy in Jalandhar?
No. Jalandhar has a Canada Visa Application Centre run by VFS Global at Aman Plaza, 1st Floor, Lajpat Nagar. It collects biometrics and passports; the decision is made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Can the visa application centre tell me if my visa will be approved?
No. Centre staff accept applications and biometrics. They do not assess eligibility and have no role in the decision.
Do I need an appointment?
For Canada, application submission, biometrics and passport submission are by appointment only. For the UK you reserve an appointment online first. Book through the official VFS Global website only.
Why does the UK centre in Jalandhar charge an extra fee?
It is a user pays centre. VFS lists an additional fee of £76.50 (approx. ₹9,500), set by the UK Home Office, for the convenience of applying closer to home. Check the current amount on the official page before paying.
Is Sandhu Overseas a government immigration office?
No. We are a private consultancy licensed by the Punjab Government (Licence No. 1807/MC-6/MA/JAL). We prepare and review applications; governments decide them.
Do the Jalandhar visa application centres take biometrics?
Yes. The Canada centre lists both “application submission with biometrics” and “biometric collection only”, each by appointment, Monday to Friday. For a UK visa you attend your booked appointment at the UK centre in the same building.
Are there premium or optional services at the Jalandhar centres?
Yes, both centres sell optional services at extra cost. VFS states that these charges do not fast-track or prioritise the visa decision. For the UK, Priority and Super Priority Visa services are provided by UKVI and can only be bought online.
Can I track my visa application online?
For Canada, the VFS “track your application” service shows where your application or passport is, not the stage of the decision, and only works if you submitted at the centre and hold a tracking number. If you applied online with IRCC, status updates come only from the IRCC website. For the UK, VFS directs applicants to the processing times published on GOV.UK.
Can I pay the fees online?
It depends on the fee. The UK centre’s user pays fee is paid online after you reserve the appointment. VFS lists Canada centre service charges as payable in person at the centre, by cash or UPI, in Indian rupees. Government visa fees are paid through the government’s own application system.
Is there a courier service for returning my passport?
The Canada centre lists a two-way courier service, passport pickup and return, as an optional paid service. Check the official VFS page for the current charge and how to book it.
What is the contact number for the immigration office in Jalandhar?
There is no government immigration office in Jalandhar, so there is no such number. The visa application centres are contacted through the official VFS Global website for your destination country. To reach Sandhu Overseas, a private licensed consultancy, call or WhatsApp +91 78371-05715 for study visas or +91 98000-05715 for visitor visas.
How do I get to the visa application centres?
Both are in Aman Plaza, 310 Lajpat Nagar, Mahavir Marg, near Nakodar Chowk (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chowk): Canada on the 1st floor and the UK on the 3rd floor. Each official VFS page has a Google Maps link.
How do I book an immigration counselling appointment with Sandhu Overseas?
Call or WhatsApp +91 78371-05715, or walk in Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at 298, 1st Floor, Defence Colony, Jalandhar. The first assessment is free and can also be done by video.
Need help before your appointment?
Bring your documents to 298, 1st Floor, Defence Colony, Jalandhar. Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We check your file before you book biometrics.
Book a Free Assessment Chat on WhatsAppSandhu Overseas is a private, Punjab Govt licensed consultancy (Licence No. 1807/MC-6/MA/JAL). We are not an embassy, a government office or a visa application centre, and we are not part of VFS Global. Addresses, hours and fees on this page come from the official VFS Global pages and can change; always confirm on the official page before you travel.