Canada Student Visa

Required Documents

There are several documents that are required and students will have to present the official documents to obtain Student visa for Canada. Those documents are listed below: 

1. Proof of Acceptance:

Original letter of acceptance from a recognized educational institute in Canada showing duration of the program and any conditions of acceptance

Certificate d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) or proof of having applied for CAQ, if studying in Québec. Note that a study permit cannot be issued until a valid CAQ is received. 

You have to add a proof of an acceptance letter from a recognized institute of Canada. The following information ought to be included in letter of acceptance:
 

1. Name of the student
2. Date of Birth of the student
3. Mailing address of student
4. The course in which the student has been enrolled
5. The estimated duration of the course
6. Date on which the course begins
7. Last date on which the student must register for the course
8. The academic year which the student will be entering
9. Whether the course is full or part-time
10. Tuition fee
11. Any conditions of acceptance
12. Clear classification of the educational institution
13. Licensing information (In case private institutions)
14. This letter has to be signed by an official representative of the institution

2. Proof of Identity

1. Copy of National Identity Card for each applicant.  
2. Valid passport(s): Ensure that the current passport is valid for 6 months after the date of intended travel to Canada and attach expired passports showing previous travel. If the laminate page on the bio-data page is unreadable or damaged, a new passport is required. Please attach a copy of the bio-data page.
3. Two (2) recent passport-sized photographs. The name and date of birth of the person appearing in the photograph must be written on the reverse of the photograph.

3. Proof of Financial support

you will have to show proof that you have enough money to support yourself for your entire stay in Canada. Such evidence may include and details can be discussed with your counselor.  

1. Proof of a Canadian bank account in your name if money has been transferred to Canada;
2. Your bank statements for the past four months;
3. A bank draft in convertible currency;
4. Proof of payment of tuition and residence fees;
5. Proof of funding paid from within Canada if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program.
6. Bank Loans/Sponsors
7. Letter from your employer or sponsoring organization if you are being sponsored
8. Income Tax Papers of the sponsor (Where applicable)

4. Application for study Permit
Completed Application for a Study Permit is necessary to apply. If your spouse or common-law partner and/or dependent children will accompany you, they must complete their own appropriate application form and attach marriage and/or birth certificates.

(Note that school-age children must apply for a Study Permit.
*Minor children going alone to Canada to study must also provide proof of a guardian in Canada)

Complete accompanying Information Forms.  A separate form is required for each applicant 18 years of age or above.

5. Correct Processing Fee

The correct processing fee for visa may be subjected to change. Green receipt must be submitted

7. Police Clearance Certificates

Police Certificate from each country or territory in which you have resided since attaining the age of 18 years.

8. Educational Documents

All ORIGINAL educational documents such as previous educational degrees, certificates or diplomas

Original IELTS and/or TOEFL scores, GRE, GMAT (if applicable) are strongly recommended.

9. Personal Statement

a personal study plan describing your proposed program of study as it relates to your academic, technical or vocational background. (I.e. you will be required to submit a Curriculum vitae or Statement of Purpose. SOP)

How to appply

Completed Application for a Study Permit is necessary to apply. If your spouse or common-law partner and/or dependent children will accompany you, they must complete their own appropriate application form and attach marriage and/or birth certificates.

(Note that school-age children must apply for a Study Permit.
*Minor children going alone to Canada to study must also provide proof of a guardian in Canada)

Complete accompanying Information Forms.  A separate form is required for each applicant 18 years of age or above.

Visa Details

Process Time:

International students from Pakistan are required to obtain a Study Permit for Canada. Allow at least 10 weeks for your visa to be processed. 

Process Fees:

Visa fees will be maximum Canadian $125 for Pakistani students.