Canadian High Commission requires machine readable passports for visa applications

Effective from September 1, 2009 , the High Commission of Canada  will accept only machine readable passports for visa applications.

The Canadian  High Commission in a news release has stated that as of that date, persons desirous of applying for a visa must obtain a machine readable passport issued by the Republic of Guyana before submitting their visa application.
The  High Commission has suggested that for information on applying for a new Guyanese passport, persons consult the website:

http://www.gina.gov.gy/gov’t%20services/howtoobtainpassport.html
The hours of service for the Immigration Section to accept completed visa applications are Mondays to Thursdays, 8:30 am – 11:00am, the release stated.
The High Commission said also that persons may visit the website www.trinidadandtobago.gc.ca   for further information on Canadian visa requirements as well as for application forms which are available to be downloaded.