Canada Student Visa Fees Details
Under Canada Immigration the cost of the Study permit for the country is CAD$ 150, that is almost equal to 7,400 INR (as the information given on the CIC Website) according to the current exchange rate. This exchange rate tends to change; therefore you should check it before applying for the visa.
The applications for Canadian Visa are available both offline and online. You can pay for the visa processing fees by both online (credit card) and offline (by demand draft if paying at the Canada High Commission) or, you can use cash at the VAC. While submitting the application, you must pay the fee or provide a fee receipt of online payment. The Demand Draft needed to be in favor of High Commission of Canada in the Indian rupees. Only Cash Payments are accepted by VACs. Apart from this, the visa fee mentioned here excludes the VAC service charges. You have to pay extra for these service charges as applicable for the region you have chosen. On the receiving of each and every payment, a receipt is issued. Candidate must keep the receipt with care as they may need it as the payment proof in the future.
Canada Student Visa Requirements
After receiving the college acceptance letter, you need to apply for the visa. Start for visa process near to June if candidate plans for the September intake. Below are given the documents you need to apply:
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Valid Passport
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Candidate must have a valid passport when you apply for a Study Permit. According to the High Commission of Canada, you must have a passport, and the validity of that passport should extend to cover the intended stay in the country. For example, if your plan for Canada travel is in September 2016 for a course of two years, your passport validity must be minimum September 2018.
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Acceptance Proof From A Designated Learning Institution
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Candidates are required to have the letter of acceptance from the institute or university you have to go to. A Designated Learning Institute is that university having recognition from the Immigration Department. If candidate apply for Quebec, they will be required to have a CAQ.
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Proof Of Sufficient Funds
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At the time of applying for the Study Permit, a candidate have to prove that they have enough funds. According to present standards, candidate need to prove that they are financially capable of paying your tuition fees and the living expenses. The Canadian Immigration finds minimum Canadian $ 10,000 for a year enough for a student’s stay. Also, the student has to prove that he/she has enough money for the return fair.
Note:- When you fill the application form, you need to show the proof of fees paid and the cost of living CAD 10,000.
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Passport-Sized Photographs
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In case of choosing the offline application, you need two passport-sized photographs according to the given standards while in case of online application, you need a digital copy of the photograph not more than 4MB. Other necessary things are standard about neutral facial expressions, plain background, and no headgear.
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1) The Photograph size should be minimum 35 x 45 mm.
2) The Photograph must not be older than 6 months.
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Immigration Medical Examination (IME)
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The Canadian Immigration makes it compulsory for international students from India to undertake Immigration Medical Examination from the impaneled doctors. The student has to book an appointment and meet the listed doctors for the medical examination, a week before applying for the visa. Doing so, you can provide the doctor enough time to upload the required documents and make them valid. It is advised for the convenience and betterment of the applicant to book in advance with the closest practitioner.
The empaneled physician is chosen for a complete medical exam, and he/she may refer you for laboratory tests and chest X-Rays. On the completion of your exam, the physician will send CIC the results.
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English Language Test Score
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This test is not compulsory while applying, but you are strictly advised to appear for and have the English Language Proficiency Score before starting the Visa Application Process. As the rules are, you must submit your English language test score for the confirmation of your admission to the Canada University. English proficiency tests like IELTS, TOEFL and so on are accepted.
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Statement Of Purpose
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If a candidate is applying for a Canada Study Permit, you will be required to have a formal essay that states why you want to have a trip to the country, also why you have picked a particular institution. This essay could be as an optional document on the checklist, but you are strictly advised to submit it.
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Credit Card
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If candidate is applying by means of online, you are required to have a credit card for the application fee payment. The cost of visa application fee is CAD $150. Remember that the system does not accept debit cards; it accepts only credit cards. You don’t need to have your own credit card; you can use your parents’ cards too, providing that you need to have the explicit permission for this.
Besides the upper mentioned thing, if you apply online, you must have a digital scanner. But, if you choose the offline mode, keep the copies of the documents mentioned above. When applying online, you could need to download some documents; you should fill, sign, and upload them. A scanner is a must for all this. This system also allows you to upload a digital image of high quality. You are recommended a scanner to a camera.
In the personal interview, the interview may ask you for some additional documents. These documents should be enough to prove your financial and academic status. The documents might include:
a) Diplomas, degrees, transcripts, or certificates from your school
b) Marks and grades from the tests like TOEFL, GRE, SAT, or GMAT
c) Your intention to leave the country after completing your study
d) The way that you will use to pay for your living, travel, and educational costs
