Documents required for Canada Student VISA

Document #1 - Proof of identity

A valid passport or travel document that guarantees you re-entry to the country that issued it. Two photos of yourself according to Canada visa photo specifications

Document #2 - Proof of acceptance

A letter from the university, CEGEP, college or technical institution which shows:

the name of the institution

• confirmation of your acceptance or registration as a student
• the duration of the academic program and
• the latest date you may register.

Format: Original 

For attendance at a primary school or secondary school, a letter from the school board having jurisdiction over the school where a minor child will attend indicating:

• the name of the school
• the level of study and
• the duration of the course.

Format: Original 

Document #3 - Proof of financial support

Evidence that you can support yourself as well as accompanying family members while studying in Canada. Such evidence may include:

• proof of a Canadian bank account, if money has been transferred there,
• Bank statements for the past four months,
• proof of payment  of tuition and residence fees, and
• proof of funding paid from within Canada for students with a scholarship or enrolled in a Canadian-funded educational program.

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 your expenses.

Format: Original or clear and legible photocopy

Source : www.cic.gc.ca