STEP BY STEP PROCESS OF STUDY IN CANADA.
                     STEP BY STEP PROCESS OF 
STUDY IN CANADA
INTRODUCTION
• It is compulsory for all foreign students to obtain a student authority and visa before 
migrating to study in Canada. A student must also meet the requirements of the 
Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations under normal circumstances.
Source: MDSVISa
STEP 1: APPLY FOR ADMISSION IN 
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
• To study in Canada firstly, you should obtain an approval of admissions (offer letter) 
from an accredited education provider in Canada. 
• The best way to find a right education provider is to conduct research on the best 
colleges/universities in Canada offering relevant courses and shortlist a few of them.
Source: MDSVISa
STEP 2: CHECK IF YOU NEED TO APPLY 
FOR A STUDENT VISA IN CANADA
• You can use  the official Canadian study permit tool  to find out if you need a study 
visa or permit. You don’t need a study visa if one of the following situations applies to 
you:
– You are a family or staff member of a foreign representative in Canada, who is accredited by the 
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada.
– You enroll in a study programme that lasts less than six months.
– You are a member of foreign armed forces from the Visiting Forces Act.
– You are a citizen of another country, but you have an Indian status registered in Canada.
Source: Future Link Consultants
STEP 3: START YOUR APPLICATION 
FOR THE CANADIAN STUDENT VISA
• The steps to obtain your student visa:
– Apply online for your Canadian student visa, on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website 
before you arrive in Canada.
– Send the visa application documents by post if you have a limited internet connection or cannot submit the 
documents online.
– Provide an acceptance letter from a designated learning institution (a university recognized by the Canadian 
government).
– Deliver proof of sufficient financial resources to support your studies in Canada (tuition fees and living 
expenses).
Source: immigration.ca
STEP 4:  RENEW OR EXTEND THE 
STUDY PERMIT 
• The study permit expires 90 days after your studies are finished (when you receive a 
notification of the programme completion). 
• You can still stay in Canada to travel and explore or apply for a work permit, which 
allows you to take a full time or part-time job, or even be self-employed.
Source: Study International
STEP 5:  PREPARE ALL REQUIRED 
DOCUMENTS FOR THE STUDENT VISA
• Filled-in student permit application form
• The original letter of acceptance from the university
• A valid passport/travel document, which also allows you to return to your home 
country. If you live in the USA, this is not necessary.
• Two recent passport-size photographs, with specifications of name and date of birth 
on the back
• Proof of financial support during your study programme. 
Source: Sophiya Consultants
STEP 6:  PAY TUITION FEE
• After accepting your offer from your education provider, you must pay the tuition fee 
as mentioned in the offer letter. 
• This payment is made by International Wire Transfer. Once the institutions have 
received and processed your tuition fee payment, they will issue you with receipt. 
• This receipt will be needed to lodge your Canada student visa application.
Source: CurrencyKart
STEP 7:  PURCHASE OF GIC (GUARANTEED 
INVESTMENT CERTIFICATE)
• It is compulsory for the students to buy a special guaranteed investment certificate 
(GIC) from any of the participating bank like: Nova Scotia Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI 
Canada Bank, CIBC Bank for the amount of $ 10,200 CAD for the adjustment of the 
living expenses of the first year. 
Source: Study Abroad Life
STEP 8:  UNDERTAKE MEDICALS
• You will now need to take a medical 
examination a doctor approved by the 
Canadian government.
• You will be provided a receipt for the 
medical, which is required when you 
apply for a visa. The medical report will 
automatically be transferred to the visa 
office.
Source: Docformats.com
STEP 9:  VISA LODGMENT
To lodge your visa application you will 
need to provide the documents as per 
SDS Checklist:
– Visa Application Form
– Original valid passport with photocopy of 
the Biodata page
– Family information form .
– An Acceptance Letter issued by the SDS 
Educational institute in Canada
– Use of Representative Form (IMM 5476)
– Proof of English Proficiency Test
– Academic Documents
– Receipt of Payment of Tuition fee
– Evidence of GIC purchase
– Student Questionnaire
– Medical, etc.
Source: Educare