Canada’s wide-ranging benefits and globally acclaimed system of higher education continues to attract a large number of international students all over the world. International students including Pakistani students prefer Canada to get higher education over other massive potential study destinations abroad such as the United States, UK, and Australia. If you want to live in a country that offers low quality globally recognized degrees so Canada is the best option for you.
However, there are some important things you need to consider to get a student visa for Canada.
Study permit
If you are a Pakistani resident, you will need a travel permit to study in Canada. This visa is made specifically for students who are ready to begin their study abroad in Canada. You need to find important details about the procedure of securing the research permit to determine if traveling abroad is right for you.
How much time does it take to get a student visa?
When you are applying for a student visa, make sure to allow extra time for Visa application. You can start your application for the Canadian Study permit instantly after you have been accepted to and enrolled in the university of your choice. It necessary for you to apply at least 4-6 months before you start your university degree program. You have to wait 28 days after the application.
Here is what exactly Pakistani students need to do to get a student visa in Canada.
To apply for the Student Visa, you can either apply online or on paper. If you will apply through paper, you have to visit a Pakistan Visa application center for the submission of your papers. Regardless of how you choose to apply for a student visa, the biometrics is always obtained at the visa processing center. Essentially, biometrics are additional identification (e.g. fingerprints and pictures) that countries use for security purposes.
According to your circumstances, you can be called for a visa interview after your application is analyzed. You would also need to fly to New Dehli, India, to take a medical examination given by a licensed medical officer.
The validity of the Canadian study permit is the length of the course and an additional 3 months. You may need to extend your visa each year to be able to continue during the entire degree program. However, If you want to stay in Canada even after your degree is over, you will need to apply through the immigration office for a different visa, or a visa renewal.
How much does the student need to pay for the student visa for Canada?
You only have to pay 150CAD to apply for the Canadian student permit. This fee can be paid online, at a visa application center in Pakistan or through bank transfer. This will vary according to your case. You also need to pay 85 CAD for the biometric collection along with the cost of traveling to India where you will take your medical exam. The charges for medical exams will be also paid in CAD.
Documents required for the visa application.
For the application of the student visa, the most important thing you need to prove when you apply for a visa is that you can support yourself through your study program. They also require proof that the students can pay 833 CAD for their study expenses throughout their stay in any of the provinces of Canada other than Quebec. For Quebec you must be able to pay 917 CAD. Moreover, there is no need to create a restricted bank account. For further details, you can visit the official Canada immigration website.
