international students are required to obtain study permit i.e. STUDENT VISA to study in Canada. Canadian VISA is a Drop Box Procedure Submit all the documents in nearest VFS Office. The VISA fee has been updated to 5080 INR i.e. 125 C$ plus additional service charges.

VISA Checklist

Study Permit Visa Application form with two recent, original passport sized photos (2 inches x 1.5 to 2 inches in size)

1. Personal Information Form

2. Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476) [if applicable]

3. Current Passport

4. Personal documentation of applicant (marriage certificate, birth certificates of children accompanying or not);

5. Letter of acceptance from Canadian school that you will be attending, accompanied by

• Information from the school indicating the exact amount of tuition fees you will be required to pay
• Anticipated starting and finishing dates
• If you have prepaid any fees to the school in Canada, please submit a copy of the Official Receipt or letter from the school. Please note that pre-payment of fees to the school is not required in order to submit a Study Permit application

6. Fully completed Student Questionnaire

7. Educational Certificates/diplomas/degrees (including mark sheets)

8. If you are younger than 18 years, submit:

• A notarized declaration signed by your parents or legal guardian, stating that arrangements have been made for a guardian in Canada to act in place of a parent in time of emergency
• A notarized declaration signed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of at least 19 years of age that they will serve as guardian in lieu of your parents

9. If you are studying in Québec, your Certificate d’Acceptation du Québec (CAQ)

Proof of Funds:

Complete information indicating how your studies will be financed for a minimum of the first 12 months (who the funds belong to and where they come from). This plan should be supported by documents showing accumulated funds, including:

i. Family banking records for the past 24 months (bank books and statements, accompanied by bank certificates dated within last three months)

ii. If you have received a loan for your studies, the loan sanction letter should be provided

iii. Fixed deposits

iv. Income Tax documents for yourself and your parents (for past 2 years)

v. If your family income is from agriculture please include land documents and agricultural income receipts (for the past two years)

vi. Proof of employment from each of your parent’s employer (salary fund statement, provident funds statement, employment contracts). Please also provide letters of employment from each of your parent’s employer, including the company’s full name, the address and the telephone number of the employer/supervisor, the length of service and the salary details

vii. Same information for prospective student, if applicable

viii. If you or your parent’s income is from business ownership please include proof of business ownership, partnership, business licenses, bank statements and tax documents from the business (for the past two years)

ix. If you are receiving funding from a school in Canada or a governmental organization, submit the letter from the funding body detailing the amount you will receive during each year of proposed study

x. If someone other than yourself or your parents is providing funding, please identify their relationship to you,an explanation as to why they are assisting you, information regarding the number of persons in their household and evidence of their financial ability, including documentary evidence of their liquid assets as well as their financial obligations such as mortgages, loans, etc.

Medical Examination

• The Canadian High Commission – New Delhi will issue medical instructions. Students must pass a medical examination from a Panel Doctor only.
• If the student is found to be in good health and there are no other concerns with the application, the Visa and Student Authorization will be issued.

Where to Apply