{"id":16556,"date":"2021-12-03T10:10:45","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T10:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unimoni.in\/blog\/?p=16556"},"modified":"2023-12-20T11:07:15","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T11:07:15","slug":"canada-visa-for-indian-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unimoni.in\/blog\/canada-visa-for-indian-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel to Canada as an International Student? Things You Should Know in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<style><\/style><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are you thinking of moving to Canada to study?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If yes, you will need a study permit before pursuing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unimoni.in\/overseas-education\/\">education<\/a> as an International Student in Canada. But what is a study permit? Canadian government issues a document to foreign nationals, allowing them to study at Designed Learning Institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide you will need to obtain your student visa for Canada and prepare for your life there.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h5><strong>STEP 1: ENROLL IN A DESIGNATED LEARNING INSTITUTION (DLI)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before applying for a study, Permit is deciding which school you want to go to. Different schools to enroll provinces and territories designate international students. Such schools are known as Designated Learning Institutions (DLI). Once you select a program and school of your interest, it\u2019s time to apply for a Study Permit. But your application must include a letter of acceptance from a DLI.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>STEP 2: MAKE SURE YOU MATCH THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In addition to an acceptance letter from a DLI, there are many other eligibility requirements you will need to meet for a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Study Permit.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong>Good Health<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0You are required to get a medical exam to prove that you are in good health.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong>Proof of funds<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0You are required to provide evidence that you have enough money to pay your tuition fees and meet your living expenses as well as your return expenses.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong>No Criminal Record<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0You may be required to prove that you have no criminal record. You should also get a police certificate.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong>Proof you will leave after Permit expires<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Finally, you are obliged to prove to an officer you will go after Permit expires.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>STEP 3: GET THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN ORDER<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will need the following documents to apply for a Study Permit:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of Identity &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You will need to provide a valid passport or travel document and two recent passport-sized photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of Acceptance &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0You need to provide your school with the original acceptance letter and electronic copy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u25cf\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of Financial Support &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can use the following documents to provide evidence of financial support :<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Canadian bank account in your name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a Canadian financial Institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Student or education loan from a bank\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. Bank draft that can convert to Canadian dollars\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Proof of paid tuition and housing fee\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6. Bank Statement for the past four months\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">7. Letter from the person or school which is sponsoring you money\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">8. The funding is paid within Canada if you have a scholarship or a Canadian-funded educational program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>STEP 4: APPLY FOR A STUDY PERMIT DOCUMENT<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Study permits can be applied online or by using a paper copy. Depending upon where you apply, there are different instructions on proceeding. And the clear-cut instructions for this are given on the Government of Canada website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Complete the process by filling out the application form online or on paper, getting the documentation done, and paying the fees. The fees include application processing costs and biometrics fees, whereas biometrics include your fingerprints and a digital photograph. Other fees are included for a police certificate or medical exam based on your specific application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On approval of your application, a study permit will be given.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">STUDENT DIRECT STREAM ( SDS)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Depending upon where you live, you may be eligible for SDS, which allows you to accelerate the process. The aim is to process the applications within 20 calendar days and get faster processing, and you must provide your biometrics by meeting all other requirements. The SDS application is only available online. You can also go to the Government of Canada website to see if you are eligible for the SDS program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Please note that a study permit is not a visa. While traveling to Canada, you may also require a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA. You will receive one of these documents with your study permit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">STEP 5: ARRIVE IN CANADA<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once you arrive in Canada, set up all your necessities so you can feel prepared and comfortable before the school year starts:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u25cf Find a place to live\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u25cf Set up a mobile plan\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u25cf Find a job\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u25cf Open a bank account\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For any further doubts or queries connected to your International educational needs in Canada, visit the UNIMONI INDIA website and arrange a free demo call with our professionals. We would to happy to assist you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you thinking of moving to Canada to study?\u00a0 If yes, you will need a study permit before pursuing your education as an International Student in Canada. But what is a study permit? Canadian government issues a document to foreign nationals, allowing them to study at Designed Learning Institutions. 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