Canada Student Visa Requirement (2020)

Canada Student Visa Requirements

Canada continues to be an attraction for further studies for students from all around the world. While getting admission in top universities of Canada requires academic excellence, to study there, you will need a Study Permit that is issued to students on arriving in Canada. However, there are a few requirements that need to be fulfilled to get a student visa in Canada-

• A study permit is a document issued by the immigration authorities of Canada that allows foreign students to study in Canada.
• A study permit only allows the student to enroll in Designated Learning Institutions.
• A letter of introduction, along with all the necessary documents are needed to be carried to Canada.
• You may also need to get a Temporary Resident Visa or an Electoral Travel Authorization (eTA), which allows access to the country as a student.
• You can apply for a student visa either offline on paper or submit an online application on the official Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC) website.

Canada Study Visa Required Documents

You can apply for a study permit after getting acceptance from the university. All applicants need to have a letter of acceptance from DSI in Canada. If enrolling in a September semester, you should begin with the Visa process around June. Following documents are required-

• Valid Passport
• Proof of Acceptance by a Designated Learning Institution
• Proof of Funds
• Passport size photographs
• Immigration Medical Examination
• Statement of Purpose

Canada Study Visa Requirements after Graduation

Students, after completing their graduation also aspire to work there, taking up a good job depending upon their capabilities. For this, they require a Post-Graduation Work Permit that allows them to obtain Canadian work experience.

• The Post-Graduation work permit is offered for three years
• Also, several international students work during scheduled breaks, without a work permit.
• Getting a Permanent Resident (PR) visa after completion of education is also easy in Canada.

Canada Visa requirements from India

A large number of Indian students aspire to study in Canada every year. With the number of Indian students applying to study in Canada has increased, Canada has made the Visa process for Indian students easy and fast.

• Indian students who have the required financial resources and language skills are eligible to opt for the recently introduced ‘Student Direct Stream’ (SDS) program.
• This cuts down the student visa process from 60 to 45 days.
• It is available to students opting for a college education at all designated learning institutions.
• For applying for a Canadian Visa for Indians, it is advisable to apply through a Visa Application in India.