🇨🇦 Student visa for Canada

What you need

1. Core Required DocumentsDocument

   • Letter of Acceptance (LOA): An official acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. • Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL / TAL): Required by most provinces/territories confirming your allocation (exempt for certain graduate degrees like master's and PhD programs). • Valid Passport: Must remain valid for your entire stay in Canada (or at least have blank pages and clear travel history). • Proof of Financial Support: Must show you can cover tuition fees, return transportation, and living expenses (currently set at a minimum of CAD $22,895 for a single student for one year, plus first-year tuition) via bank statements, a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC), or sponsorship letters. • Passport-Size Photos: Two recent digital or physical photos meeting IRCC specifications (35 mm x 45 mm). Supporting & Country-Specific Documents • Letter of Explanation / Statement of Purpose: Outlines why you want to study in Canada and your understanding of your responsibilities as a student. • Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ): Required only if you plan to study in the province of Quebec. • Immigration Medical Examination (IME): Required if you stay longer than 6 months or come from specific countries. • Police Certificate: A criminal record check/police clearance certificate if requested by the visa office. • Academic Documents: Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or standardized test scores (such as IELTS or TOEFL). • Proof of Custodianship: Required for minor children under 17 studying without a parent or legal guardian

   Applies to everyone · ready 10 weeks before the start