To study in Canada you need to study permit and a visa. However, you don’t need to apply for both or pay an additional fee. The visa will automatically be issued at the same time as your study permit.
You can apply for a study permit either online or through a paper application. Paper application takes a longer time than the online application. While applying online you will have to submit a digital copy of your documents. If you decide to go with paper application anyway, please remember you will have to pay visa application center (VAC) service fees in addition to the study permit fee. The processing time for VAC in Nepal, in general, is 6 weeks. It does not include transit time between the VAC and IRCC offices in Canada.
Before you apply
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Proof of acceptance to an educational institution -
Proof of identity
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Proof of financial support
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A valid passport or travel document.
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Two recent passport-size photos.
It is essential that you show the visa officers that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and the family members who accompany while you are in Canada.
If you are a single student, the minimum fund you need to show is Tuition* plus $10,000 for a 12-month period. If one family member is accompanying you, you will need to add $4000 for a 12-month period and $3000 for each additional family member.
* The Tuition fee varies according to the university you are attending.
Note: You may want to apply to renew your study permit from within Canada if you decide to continue studying in Canada. Then at that time, you need to submit a Letter of explanation along with these documents.
