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Canada is a beautiful country in North America, with serene landscapes and bustling cities. It is famous for the chilly winters that turn it into a winter wonderland, warm and welcoming people, and, of course, delicious maple syrup. Canada consistently ranks among the top 10 countries in the United Nations Quality of Life Index since 2004.
The best courses to pursue in Canada are medicine, engineering, and MBA. The standard of education in Canada is one of the best in the world and hence is one of the top study destinations.
Students should apply to the institute of choice at least a year in advance. This will give them enough time to gather the required documents and follow the procedure. Once the acceptance letter is received they can apply for the study permit
STUDY PERMIT
Foreign students need to acquire a study permit, apart from a student visa.
It is valid for as long as the course lasts and an additional 2 months. Students’ first need to apply for a study permit (if a course lasts more than 6 months)
Once that is approved; a visitor visa or electronic transfer authorization (ETA) is issued.
It can be applied online.
It costs around CAD$150 and takes about 20 days for processing.
These are the following requirements:
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Acceptance letter
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Identity proof
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Proof of financial stability
STUDENT VISA
Apart from the student permit, they will also require a visa. Indian students can apply through the student direct stream which will help them get the visa faster. There are language requirements such as IELTS or TOEFL.
These are the following requirements for acquiring the visa:
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Passport
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Acceptance letter
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Proof of financial stability
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Immigration medical examination
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Language proficiency test
Due to COVID-19, the fees, processing durations, and other details may vary.
According to the Government of Canada to protect the Canadians from the outbreak of COVID-19, the Prime Minister announced travel restrictions that limit travel to Canada. Until further notice, most foreign nationals cannot travel to Canada, even if they have a valid visitor visa or electronic travel authorization (eTA).
These restrictions stop most non-essential (discretionary) travel to Canada.
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