Observed data · August 2026
GTA consular processing times, as we actually see them
Government sites publish targets. We publish what happened to our own submissions this month — door to door, including courier time. Updated monthly.
| Office | Service | Observed this month | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC), Toronto | Visa application, standard | 8 business days door to door | Appointments available ~3–5 days out |
| CVASC Toronto | Visa application, express | 4 business days | Same appointment queue as standard |
| Ontario Official Documents Services, 777 Bay St, Toronto | Apostille, in-person submission | Same or next business day | Walk-in with service request number |
| Ontario ODS (by mail) | Apostille, mail-in | ~15 business days | N/A |
| Global Affairs Canada, Ottawa | Apostille (federal documents) | ~20 business days, cannot be expedited | Mail only |
Method: logged from our own submissions and courier runs during the current month. These are observations, not guarantees — individual applications vary. Last updated 18 August 2026.