INTRODUCTION
India continues to send a constant stream of students to Canada. While an outstanding academic score is still required for admission to Canada’s Top Universities, a Study Permit is used to authenticate the permission to study. You will need a study permit before entering Canada if you want to pursue academic, professional, or vocational training at a university, college, or other educational institution. When students arrive in Canada, they are given a study permit. To get there, however, a student must first apply for a Temporary Resident Visa, which is issued by the Canadian High Commission and supported by Visa Application Centers. The designated VACs for Canadian Visas are VFS Global Services.
In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know about getting a student visa in Canada, from the requirements to the paperwork you’ll need to get a Study Permit.
Eligibility criteria for Canada Student Visa
You can apply for a Canada Study visa if you fulfil the following criteria:
- You have been accepted by a designated learning institute (DLI).
- You need to prove that you have adequate funds to pay your tuition fee and living expenses.
- You need to prove that you have a clean background and no criminal record. The aspirants need to produce a police certificate to prove this.
- You need to do a health checkup and produce a medical certificate that certifies that you are in good health.
Also at the time of the visa interview, you need to convince the visa officer that you will leave Canada once you complete your studies.
Which Documents are required for Canadian Visa?
1. Valid Passport
2. Proof of Acceptance by a Designated Learning Institution
3. Proof of Funds
4. Passport Size Photographs
For offline application- two passport-sized photographs conforming to the given standards. For an online application- a digital copy of your photograph. Make sure the file size does not exceed 4 MB.
Other requirements are- your facial expressions must be neutral, plain background as well as no headgear (unless for religious purposes). Note – Size of the image should be at least 35 mm x 45 mm. Image should be recent (not older than 6 months).
5. Immigration Medical Examination (IME)
6. English Language Proficiency Exam Score
7. Statement of Purpose
8. Credit Card
Note:
While filling the application form in any of the University of Canada, you would need to show proof of fees paid as well as the stipulated cost of living @ CAD 10,000. If you are applying for Quebec you require at least CAD 11,000 for every year of your stay.
