How to apply for a Canadian student VISA

There are 10 steps to apply for a study permit:

1.Check the application processing times.

You can check the application processing times here.

2.Obtain and print the application.

You can obtain the application package from this location

3.Determine where you will submit your application.

You can get the list of offices here.

4.Collect the documents you need to apply.

You can find the list of documents in the following link

5.If studying in Quebec, check the provincial guidelines.

This step only applies if you want to study in the province of Quebec. If you apply to study in Quebec, you need a certificate of acceptance or CAQ. You can find a link to the website of Quebec’s ministry overseeing provincial immigration in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page. Your school can also provide you with information about applying to study in Quebec. You must have received the certificate of acceptance before you apply for a study permit.

6.Complete your application for a study permit.

Fill in the forms carefully and completely.

• Type or print clearly, using black ink.
• Add appropriate characters for languages that do not use the Latin alphabet, such as Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, Japanese, Hebrew, etc.
• Answer all questions carefully, completely and truthfully. Incomplete application packages will not be processed, but will be returned to you

7.Pay the correct processing fee.

8.Check your application.

9.Submit the application form.

10.Supply additional information or documents.

After the visa office receives your application, it might request more information or documents. These may include the following:

• Medical information
  In most cases, you will need a medical examination. A visa officer will send you instructions if you need a medical examination. This may add more than three months to the processing time of your application. Find more information about medical examinations.
• Security information
  If you want to study in Canada, you and any family members who come to Canada with you, and who are 18 years of age and over, may have to provide police certificates. Find more information about the security checks.