Study in Canada: Apply Now for the Study Permit in Canada

Required docs to apply

Letter of acceptance: You must provide a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada that is authorized to accept international students.

Proof of funds: You must provide proof that you have enough money to cover your tuition fees, living expenses, and return transportation. This may include bank statements, a letter from a financial institution, or a scholarship or bursary letter. (see FAQ)

Passport: You must provide a valid passport or travel document for yourself and any family members who will be accompanying you to Canada.

Photographs: You must provide two recent passport-style photographs that meet the Government of Canada's requirements.

Study plan: You must provide a statement of purpose that explains why you want to study in Canada, what your career goals are, and how your chosen program of study will help you achieve those goals.

English language proficiency: You must provide evidence of your English language proficiency, such as a TOEFL or IELTS score, if your program of study is in English.

Medical examination: Depending on your country of residence and the length of your stay in Canada, you may be required to undergo a medical examination before applying for a Canadian student visa.

Police clearance certificate: You may be required to provide a police clearance certificate from your country of origin and any country where you have lived for more than six months in the past 5 years."

Required docs for the interview

If you are required to attend an interview as part of your Canadian student visa application, you may be asked to provide additional documentation to support your application. The specific documents you need to provide will depend on your individual circumstances, but may include:

Proof of ties to your home country: You may be asked to provide evidence that you have strong ties to your home country, such as a job offer, property ownership, or family ties.

Academic transcripts: You may be asked to provide your academic transcripts or certificates to demonstrate your academic achievements and qualifications.

Proof of language proficiency: If your program of study is in English or French, you may be asked to provide evidence of your language proficiency, such as a TOEFL or IELTS score.

Travel history: You may be asked to provide information about your travel history, such as previous visas or entries into Canada or other countries.

Financial documents: You may be asked to provide updated financial documents to confirm that you have enough funds to support your stay in Canada.

Updated letter of acceptance: You may be asked to provide an updated letter of acceptance from your designated learning institution if there have been any changes to your program of study."

To be eligible for a Canadian student visa, you must meet the following requirements:

Acceptance into a designated learning institution (DLI): You must have a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution in Canada. The institution must be recognized by the Canadian government and authorized to accept international students.

Sufficient funds: You must have enough money to cover your tuition fees, living expenses, and return transportation. The amount of money required will depend on your specific situation, such as the length of your study program and the city in which you will be studying.

Health and security requirements: You must undergo a medical examination and obtain a certificate from an approved physician to demonstrate that you are in good health. You must also provide a police clearance certificate to demonstrate that you do not pose a security risk to Canada.

Intent to leave Canada: You must demonstrate that you intend to leave Canada once your study program is complete. This may involve providing evidence of ties to your home country, such as a job offer or property ownership.

Clean criminal record: You must not have a criminal record or pose a risk to Canadian security.

Visa Excempt "There are certain categories of individuals who may be exempt from obtaining a Canadian student visa to study at a designated learning institution in Canada. These include:

• Family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are living in Canada and are either refugees or protected persons.
• Foreign representatives or members of their staff who are accredited by the Canadian government.
• Registered Indians in Canada.
• Diplomats or consular officers posted in Canada and their family members.
• Members of foreign armed forces stationed in Canada under the Visiting Forces Act.

In addition, some individuals may be eligible for a simplified visa application process, such as citizens of certain countries who have a low risk of immigration violations or who are enrolled in specific programs of study.

Citizens of certain countries may be eligible for a simplified visa application process under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program. To qualify for the SDS program, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of one of the following countries: China, India, Morocco, Pakistan, the Philippines, Senegal, or Vietnam.
• Have a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
• Pay tuition fees for the first year of study.
• Provide a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) of CAD $10,000 to cover living expenses for the first year of study.
• Undergo a medical examination before applying for the visa.
• Provide a police certificate from their country of origin and any country where they have lived for more than six months in the past 5 years.

Applicants who meet the above requirements may be eligible for faster processing times of their Canadian student visa application."