Visa

Student Visa Requirements for Canada

Any International student dreaming of Studies Canada should obtain a student visa before going to attend classes in any Canadian University. The Student Visa in Canada is termed as Study Permit. So, once your admission form is processed by the Canadian institution and got an offer letter, you need to apply for a study permit. If you want to pursue any program that lasts for more than six months you require the Canada Visa/study permit. The Student can apply for the study permit under the student partners program (SPP) of the Association of Canadian colleges and the Canadian Immigration Programs in New Delhi and Chandigarh. The Student should hold an unconditional offer letter from one of the universities/colleges that are included under this scheme to be qualified for Study Permit application under SPP. It is advised to start your visa process at least before two months.

Yearly Canada welcomes more than 130,000 students from foreign jurisdictions. Once the Study Permit is issued, it allows foreign nationals to study in Canada at an approved institute for the duration of the specified course or program. But in some cases, like If the Course program you intend to study is less than 6 months duration, If you are a family member or staff of a foreign representative to Canada, and if you are a member of a foreign armed force, you don’t need a study permit to go to school in Canada. But to be eligible to attend Studies in Canada you must satisfy the certain requirements and should submit proofs of all the requirements at the time of Canada Visa Application Process.