🇨🇦Canada Study Permit — Documentation & Application Support
- Processing
- Varies by application stream and current IRCC processing times
- Visa Fee
- CAD 150 (study permit) plus biometrics fee
- Stay Duration
- Duration of program plus 90 days, with post-graduation work permit eligibility for many programs
- VFS Centre
- VFS Global, Kochi
Canada Study Permit — Getting the Financials Right
Canada continues to be one of the top study destinations for international students, and the study permit process is built almost entirely around one thing: proving you can fund your education and living costs in a way that satisfies IRCC. We help students get this right from the first document.
The process, step by step
- Letter of Acceptance confirmation — From a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), the starting point of every study permit application.
- Financial planning — Deciding between a GIC-based application and standard proof of funds, and setting up the GIC where appropriate.
- Tuition payment proof and language test results — Gathered and checked against your specific program’s requirements.
- Statement of Purpose — Written to clearly connect your background, chosen program, and future plans — IRCC officers look for a coherent, credible story, not just paperwork.
- Application, medical exam (if required), and biometrics — Submitted online with biometrics at VFS Global Kochi.
Why the financial documentation matters most
More Canada study permit refusals come down to unclear or insufficient proof of funds and a weak Statement of Purpose than any other single factor. We work through your specific financial situation — whether that’s a GIC, direct bank statements, or parental sponsorship — and make sure it’s presented in the format IRCC expects.
What parents funding the program should prepare
Bank statements, income proof, and a sponsorship letter connecting the funds to you clearly, all consistent with the figures declared in your application.
WhatsApp us once you have your Letter of Acceptance, or call us for a free consultation.
Documents Checklist
- Passport valid for the intended stay
- Letter of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
- Proof of tuition fee payment
- Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) or proof of funds meeting IRCC's requirement
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English or French language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE, etc.)
- Statement of Purpose explaining study plans and intent to comply with visa conditions
- Medical examination, if required based on program length and country of residence
- Parental sponsorship letter and financial documents, if funds are from parents
- Biometrics at VFS Global Kochi