How Students Can Apply for Canadian Visa in Pakistan

International students are increasingly choosing Canada as their study abroad location. It is now a popular destination for students worldwide.

It ranks third globally in terms of attracting international students, and it has 642,000 international students.  Between 2023 and 2024, more than 4000 Pakistani students attended Canadian universities.

What Is A Study Permit?

An officer’s written approval for foreign people to study in Canada is known as a study permit.

Important information: Ninety days following the completion of your study program, a study permit expires. When your school notifies you that your program is over, your program is deemed complete.

A study permit also expires the day you leave the specified educational institution listed on the permit, unless you are leaving because you have finished your studies.

Application for Canada Study Permit

There are two ways to apply for a study permit in Canada: online or in person at a visa application center in your nation.

Experts recommend that you apply for a study visa as soon as you obtain an acceptance letter from a Canadian university or institution. Obtaining a study permit could take up to three months, depending on the nation in which you are applying.

Usually, one needs to apply for a study permission before entering Canada. It is occasionally possible to apply for a study permit from within Canada. You might be eligible to apply at the Canadian port of entry in certain situations. Make certain that you are aware of your options.

How To Apply for A Student Visa to Canada

To obtain a student Canadian visa in Pakistan that will enable them to study in Canada, Pakistani students must undertake the following:

Visa applications can be submitted online or on paper. If you apply on paper, you will need to go to a Pakistani visa application center to turn in your paperwork.

Regardless of how you apply for a visa, your biometrics will also be collected at the application center. After your application is reviewed, you might be invited for a visa interview, depending on your circumstances.

When applying for a visa, Pakistani students will need to submit biometric information. In essence, your biometrics are additional forms of identification (like fingerprints and photos) that nations utilize for security.

During the application procedure, you might be required to attend a visa interview.

The Canadian study permit is good for the length of the course plus three months. You might need to renew your visa annually in order to remain for the duration of your degree program.

You will need to apply for a new visa or a visa renewal through the immigration office if you wish to remain in Canada after completing your degree.

When Applying for SDS Canada, Pakistani Students Must:

• A minimum of 6.0 in each of the 4 IELTS language proficiency domains (speaking, writing, listening, and reading) is required.
• A $10,000 Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) must be purchased, and a post-secondary qualifying Designated Learning Institute (DLI List) must accept the applicant.
• The conclusion of an initial medical assessment
• Every degree transcript, certificate, and grade report from secondary and postsecondary education.
• Transcripts and a bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Income tax return, tax registration wealth tax
• An affidavit of support, which is a declaration that the applicant will be financially supported for the period of his studies in Canada.
• A bank statement and certificate of account maintenance attesting to the first year’s living and travel expenses
• Paying the first year’s tuition at a Canadian DLI
• A credit card is required.
• Past travel experiences and denied visas
• Employment letter attesting to employment and pay
• Rental revenue (rent contracts accompanied by proof of ownership)
• A letter of clearance from the local police department attesting to your clean record.

Cost of Education In Canada

Without a question, studying abroad may be costly for students. However, Canada has the lowest tuition costs for international students when compared to the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

You will require between CA$7000 and CA$29,000 year to pay for tuition. This is merely a rough guideline, though, and the price will vary depending on the school and program you are applying for, as well as your region and way of life.