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Canada Student VISA Checklist for Important Documents

by Wesley Moxam

Canada student Visa Checklist

Here is a list of documents that you need in order to apply for a Canada student visa. If any of the documents is missing, your application may be refused or rejected.

1. Acceptance letter

You must have an acceptance letter from the school or college where you wish to study. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has produced a standardized letter of acceptance to be filled out by educational institutions, please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/acclet-e.pdf to view it.

2. Valid Passport or Travel Document.

You must have a valid passport that guarantees reentry to the country that issued it.

3. Six Passport size Photographs

The name and date of birth of the person should be written on the back of each photo. For more information please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/photospecs.asp..

4. Financial Support Proof

You must show a proof that you have enough money to support yourself for your entire stay in Canada. Such evidence may include:

  1. Proof of a Canadian bank account in your name if money has been transferred to Canada;
  2. Your bank statements for the past four months;
  3. A bank draft in convertible currency;
  4. Proof of payment of tuition and residence fees;
  5. Proof of funding paid from within Canada if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program.
  6. Letter from your employer or sponsoring organization if you are being sponsored.

If foreign exchange control measures exist in your country, you must provide proof that you will be permitted by the exchange control authorities of your country to export funds for all of your expenses.

5. Completed Application for Study Permit.

You can download the application from http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.asp..
Read the instructions carefully before filling the form

6. Proof of payment of the application fee in acceptable format.
7. If studying in Quebec, a valid CAQ.
For more information on this please visit

http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/index.html

8. Letter of explanation

Even if you do not require a study permit, you may wish to apply for one. If you decide that you want to continue your studies in another program after you complete your short-term course (less than six months), you should include a letter that explains why you are applying. The letter will inform the visa officer that you understand your options. For example, the letter might say:

'Dear Visa Officer,

I would like to have a study permit for ten-week course in English because I would like to apply to a Canadian-university program after I finish the course.'

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    ramya_ananya
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    ramya_ananyaThu, 18 Apr 2013 10:48:39 -0000

    hai this is ramya me pursuing my b.tech final year i was interested to study in canada but i dont have bank blns(more ten 5lakh).pls give me a suggestion for this

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    kanaparthivijay007
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    Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:21:20 -0000

    Hi i have got my visa rejected twice in spp & in general. the reason mentioned
    on refusal is "your proposed studies are not reasonable to your past once"
    as i have applied visa on diploma courses as i'm an bachelor in IT can any one have suggestion regarding this.

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    vamulyaThu, 07 Mar 2013 02:54:51 -0000

    is loan compulsory to secure a visa..?? My sponsor that is my father has enough money for my education. even if we have money should we go for a loan..?? please any one reply me…!!!

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    kjz_boxTue, 01 Jan 2013 14:29:22 -0000

    Dear Sir,

    Iam graduated for IGNOU (UGC, UNESCO certified, under Govt. of India) its distance learning program, i have done BCA from there. and have very decent 2.5 Years of work experience, i m CCNP, CCNA, RHCE globally certified. is there any cahnces for my to get visa for SPP program. for PR they give full 25 points for MBA from IGNOU.

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    Adil007
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    Adil007Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:43:42 -0000

    Please tell me …if you are attaching personal bank statement? what should be the duration for that? past 4 months ? i've heard that in personal bank statement the amount just needs to be present. and you dont even need to give details for how these are earned? Kindly guide me

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    antonpauloMon, 13 Aug 2012 08:35:05 -0000

    Hi Adil007,

    In my case, I only presented a bank statement for the last 4 months and they didn't ask how it was earned/acquired.

    All the best!

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    mandhaliwalFri, 20 Jul 2012 11:54:22 -0000

    i hav 6.0 band in ilets ,i got 78% in btech(IT) i want to apply for mtech in canada under spp ,,could i be eligible ?i vl get visa ?

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    Sree9154Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:38:30 -0000

    Hai mam
    I am sreejith From kerala.mam i got spp letter of acceptance from niagara college. Mam is that mean i should apply under spp. I am planning to apply under general visa application.can i apply with this letter for grneral visa processing. Mam my problem is that my ielts score are overall 6 and L-6,r-7,w-5,s-6.5 .also i have two year gap after my BBA. So i am afraid to apply for my visa under SPP. So plzz help me mam

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    jebyTue, 13 Mar 2012 21:43:30 -0000

    I am suppose to apply for study permit to study Advance diploma in marine institute of Newfoundland.

    I am sponsoring myself.

    I had a good account runing of above 30dollars but started withdrawing from that account in september 2011 to do business hoping to get the money to account by december 2011,unfortunately i was not possible until february.I want apply by 15th march against september intake.How do i go about explaining my circumstance to guys in CIC.

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    SahitoThu, 08 Mar 2012 12:34:12 -0000

    Dear,

    I have got approval from Calgary University for Master of Engineering in Petroleum, currently i am working in Saudi arabia and i dont have more money in my account to show the visa officer as proof of finance.

    In this regard, one of my friend is also working in Saudi arabia and he is willing to support me for my future studies. I have to apply for the study permit in Canada next month and I dont have the time to transfer the funds of his account to mine as for showing financial support.

    Can I show him as my sponsor for my studies or can i give his bank statements of previous 4 to 6 months for the endorsement of visa purpose.???

    Please guide me in this regard. what should I do now. My parents are unable to support me.. now this is only the way that my friend is supporting me. let me find a way so that i may be able to get visa successfully thanks…

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    shaeenMon, 27 Feb 2012 17:58:15 -0000

    all docment dettail not provided.thank you

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    saleeSat, 25 Feb 2012 18:45:19 -0000

    hi,
    i am a married person. i do have 2 children. i am a self business man and now i am planning to move for the esl in canada . i dont have much more education because of i did my marriage in young age. but we both planning to move for the study and for better study of our kids. so how much bank balance should i prepare to get the visa and how much CD $ should i have to pay. and please can you give me the idea to get visa through ESL. i am the student of 12 uncleared in the age of 19. but now i am 30. i do have my own bank balance about 100.000/- CD$ so please give me the way. regard sachin

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    vishal_mittal39
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    vishal_mittal39Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:25:40 -0000

    hello
    i have an offer letter(master of applied computer science) form concordia university quebec montreal canada , i got 6.5 band in ielts and also i have 12 lac loan and CAQ

    can any one tell me is their any need to show liquid cash in bank before applying for visa.

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    roshni_1987
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    roshni_1987Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:41:25 -0000

    sorry i am not applying under spp

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    roshni_1987Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:38:59 -0000

    i have obtained admission in canadian university for bachelors programe of 4 years… i have paid semister 1st semister fees and got letter of acceptance my tuition fees is around 12000$ per year… i have obtained edu loan for 2o lakhs and some i have LIC for 5 lakhs … do i need to show any more balance statement to support my edu? please reply

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    roshni_1987Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:33:04 -0000

    i have taken a 4 years graduation course for studies in canada my tuition fee is around 12000$ per year and i also got letter of acceptance from university…. i have obtained loan from bank for 20 lakhs and i have 5 lakhs LIC … do i need to show any more finance? i mean how much in amount i should have to support my education?… i am from india and i am not applying through SPP

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    roshni_1987Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:28:17 -0000

    i have taken a 4 years graduation course for studies in canada my tuition fee is around 12000$ per year and i also got letter of acceptance from university…. i have obtained loan from bank for 20 lakhs and i have 5 lakhs LIC … do i need to show any more finance? i mean how much in amount i should have to support my education?… i am from india and i am not applying through SPP

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    chibuzoMon, 13 Feb 2012 14:02:22 -0000

    Please, can I use company's statement of account for Canadian student's visa?

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    guri angelFri, 03 Feb 2012 15:20:04 -0000

    hi .My question is that, i did I.T.I diploma one is in 2008 and second was in 2009 to 2011 while with I.T.I Diploma .i did private graduation i i started my graduation in 2009 . And now its going to finish in 2012 .i did this final year Regular by college . and also i have got 6 band in IELTS individually . and i have 19000$ in my personal account and its was very old in my account can you tell me. before applying my study visa its enough for my Canada study visa please tell me soon .i will wait THANKKKS

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    nikesh005Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:17:04 -0000

    Hi, My question is to Dipika Jain.
    I have secured an offer from a Canadian college under SPP, My question is will I be able qualify for a SPP visa? I graduated (B.com) in 2006 and working since then, in total of 6years of work experience.

    Thanks!!

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    ghano32Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:56:57 -0000

    i am having a bank acunt from 1 year n applying for studnt visa next month.i hav 2 million in cash so what shud i do.deposit this amount in bank acount or shud make a bank draft.simply my question is that whether these 2 million shud b held from 4 months or just my statement shud b of 4 months.now i dont hav that much time to show these 2 million are held from 4 months.plz help me out

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    Has_sanThu, 26 Jan 2012 18:46:36 -0000

    Hello i will apply in stouffville college i'm 16 years old and i got 4.5 bands in ielts can i apply i have also got the admission on the college so plz tell me??

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    fawadce430Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:52:40 -0000

    i have applied for PR and now i've been asked for medical examination and "proof of funds preceding 6 months". Can i show funds in form of "running finance ? How much amout should i show ?

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    Getmein4uWed, 18 Jan 2012 11:54:50 -0000

    I am going to apply for a vocational course that is Bsc hons. I want to show funds in my cousin's account as he will be sponsoring from uk and I am applying from uk. Will it be right ? And how long he should keep money in his account ?

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    Paru1Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:02:22 -0000

    Hi, i applied for MBA programme in CANADA.My uncle from US is willing to sponcer me through i-134 form and i also have a bank loan for 15 lakhs,will the documents satisfy the canadian embessy financially.

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    guru-guruSat, 03 Dec 2011 18:03:11 -0000

    What is explanation letter?is it written by every student applying for study permit?

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    jaysapanaSat, 19 Nov 2011 21:38:41 -0000

    Hello
    I m Jay. Orginally i m from Nepal but right now i m in london and thinking to apply for the study in canada from london so can i show my financial document from nepal and can i make student loan from recognized finance company rather then a bank and one more think which would be better either bank statement or bank loan.
    I m eagerly waiting to hear from you as soon as possible
    Thank you

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    abbibabiTue, 15 Nov 2011 19:38:25 -0000

    Hi…. I m from India. I got myself enrolled in Bachelors in a SPP college. My first year fees is CAD$ 17,500. If I pay my first semester fees i.e CAD $ 85,00 from my parents savings initially then how much of bank loan I have to show if i want to apply under SPP category?

    plz reply asap.

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    Dharminder SinghSat, 05 Nov 2011 03:11:30 -0000

    I am going to apply under spp , what are the doccuments required for Canada?

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    jatt420Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:04:48 -0000

    dear, please i want to know that can i show lone as a fund + tuition fees
    reply me please.

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    peacelover63usmanTue, 18 Oct 2011 11:46:34 -0000

    heyy,
    i am going to apply for admission in University of Alberta for one year program . I want to resolve confliction regarding bank statement. Whether i may show bank statement of my father's account or it should be of my own account.

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