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Pakistan
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Canada
Pakistan → Canada
Student Visa
📌Visa Required
🛂Sticker Visa
Stay Duration
N/A days
Visa Fee
CA$235
Processing
56–112 business days
Apply Via
Online
Visa Status
Visa Status
Visa Required
Visa must be obtained before travel
Stay Duration
Study permit valid for duration of study plus 90 days
multiple entry
Processing Time
56–112 business days
Study permit processing 8-16 weeks (regular stream). SDS discontinued Nov 2024. Apply 4-6 months early.
Government Fee
CA$235
Study permit CAD 150 + Biometrics CAD 85 = CAD 235 total. Biometrics valid for 10 years.
How to Apply
Online
Entry Requirements
Passport
Photos
Bank Statement
Insurance
Hotel Booking
Return Ticket
Vaccination
Application Form
Passport Validity
At least 6 months validity required
2+ blank pages required
Visa Format
Sticker Visa
Physical sticker visa affixed in passport at embassy/consulate
Proof of Funds
CA$22,895
CAD 22,895 for living expenses (effective Sept 2025) + first year tuition. Total typically CAD 35,000-55,000+. GIC or bank statements accepted.
Hotel Booking
Proof of accommodation required
Return/Onward Ticket
Required
Required Documents
- Valid Pakistani passport (6+ months validity)
- Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
- Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) - required for most undergrad applicants from Jan 2026
- Online application form (IRCC)
- Proof of funds: CAD 22,895 for living expenses + first year tuition
- Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) or bank statements (6 months)
- Passport-size photographs
- Academic transcripts (attested)
- English test scores (IELTS 6.0+ minimum)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Immigration medical exam
- Biometrics (at VFS - Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad)
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Special Notes
SDS (Student Direct Stream) permanently closed Nov 8, 2024. All Pakistani applicants use regular stream. Financial proof now stricter. Ensure program aligns with PGWP eligibility.
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Embassy Information
Phone: +1-613-238-0771
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Important: Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify current requirements with the official embassy or consulate of your destination country before making travel plans. Make Sense Travels is not responsible for denied entry based on this information.