FAQs for Canada Student Visa

a. You need a valid acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI),
b. Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself,
c. A valid passport,
d. A medical exam (if applicable) It’s often required after the biometric periods.

It typically takes 6-8 weeks, but this may vary depending on the applicant’s country of origin.

* Acceptance letter from a DLI
* Proof of funds (bank statements, affidavits ,assets)
* Passport
* Passport-size photos
* Proof of ties to your home country
* Medical exams (if required)

Yes, most Canadian institutions require proof of English or French language proficiency through IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo or other recognized tests.

You must apply online or at a visa application center, submit required documents, and provide biometric data.

Show proof of sufficient funds for tuition fees, living expenses, and return travel. This can be through personal bank statements, affidavits from sponsors, or scholarship letters.

The application fee is approximately CAD $150-170 for the study permit.

Yes, you can work up to 20 hours per week during the school term and full-time during breaks.

Dependents can apply for an open work permit or a visitor visa. You need to show that you can financially support them.

Yes, you can apply for an extension if you need more time to complete your studies.

You can reapply, appeal the decision, or request a reconsideration, providing more evidence to address the reasons for refusal.

Provide evidence of ties to your home country, such as family, a job offer, or property, which demonstrate that you will return after your studies.

Generally, interviews are not required, but you may be asked for additional documentation or an interview if the visa officer deems it necessary.

Yes, you can apply from within Canada if you are eligible to switch status, but you need to maintain legal status while your application is processed.

While not required for the visa itself, you will need health insurance to study in Canada, either provided by your institution or privately purchased.

A study permit allows you to stay in Canada as a full-time student, while a visitor visa only allows short-term stays for tourism or business.

If you have spent time in specific countries or plan to stay in Canada for more than six months, a medical exam may be required.

You can apply for a post-graduation work permit within 180 days of receiving your final transcript or official letter from your institution.

Yes, but you must address the reasons for the previous refusal and provide additional supporting documents to strengthen your application.

Provide evidence of your family, financial ties, job prospects, or properties in your home country.

While health insurance is not mandatory for the visa, most Canadian provinces require students to have health coverage, and universities typically offer insurance plans.

Yes, but you must apply for a change of status or return to your home country to apply for a Canadian student visa.