Canada Student Visa Information

Visa fees
1. For student visa you have to pay Tk 7.500 in favor of \\\"Canadian High Commission\\\".
2. Only bank drafts from Standard Chartered Bank are acceptable.
3. Processing fees are not refunded for refused or withdrawn applications.

Photography specification
1. Two identical photos, black and white or colour, taken within the last 6 months.
2. Must be clear and well defined, taken against a plain white or light coloured background.
3. Digital photos must not be altered in any way.
4. The face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, with the mouth closed.
5. Tinted prescription glasses may be worn as long as the eyes are clearly visible and the frame is not covering any part of the eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
6. False hairpieces or other cosmetic devices are acceptable if they do not disguise the natural appearance of the bearer.
7. Photos in which the applicant is wearing a hat or head covering worn for religious reasons are acceptable if the full facial features are not obscured.
8. The frame size must be 35mm X 45mm (1.37? X 1.77?)
9. Must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the middle of the photo and include the top of the shoulders.
10. Size of the head, chin to crown*, must be between 31mm (1.22?) and 36mm (1.41?).

Basic Requirements for Study Permit in Canada
1. Have a valid letter of acceptance from an educational institution
2. Have adequate funds available to you to pay for your tuition and living expenses while in Canada and to return to your country of residence
3. have strong enough social and economic ties to Bangladesh
4. Are in good health
5. Are law-abiding and have no record of criminal activity
6. Will not be a risk to the security of Canada

The following documents are also requested
1. Your passport, valid for the duration of your studies plus one month.
2. The correct processing fee
3. A letter of acceptance from a Canadian educational institution confirming name and length of the program, tuition fees, living expenses, semester for which the admission is valid and last date for registration.
4. All educational documents, including marks sheets (SSC, HSC, Bachelors, Masters or other post- secondary, college, vocational or university diploma, certificate or degree).
5. Proof of funds sufficient to cover your tuition and living expenses for your first year of study in Canada.
6. You must provide a one year statement of transactions from personal bank account(s) (an original certified bank issued statement or a certified copy of passbooks), as well as fixed deposit certificates, savings certificates, PSP certificates or any other proof of savings.
7. You must also demonstrate that sufficient funds will be available to support yourself during the whole duration of your program.
8. Confirmation of any scholarship, grant, teaching or research assistantship including name of the providing institution or organization, amount per semester or year and duration
9. If some or the totality of your funds are provided by a sponsor (either parents or third party) you must also include:
a. Notarized declaration of sponsorship. If you have more than one sponsor, a separate declaration must be provided for each sponsor. However, sponsors who are husband and wife can appear on the same declaration
b. Details of assets and income for each sponsor with supporting documents such as property documentation, land deeds, rent agreement, business license, business tax information, employment letter with salary information.
c. You must also provide the income tax forms (tax assessments and tax paid receipts showing total income and amount of income tax paid) for the past two years.
10. If your sponsor is not a resident in Bangladesh

you must include:
a. The relevant tax assessments from their country of residence. (example: Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada for a sponsor residing in Canada.)
b. A proof of the immigration status in the country of residence. (example: proof of citizenship or permanent residence)
11. If someone other than yourself or your parents is providing funds you must include:
a. Letter of explanation as to the reason why this person is assisting
b. Number of persons living in this persons household
c. Proof of this persons relationship to you; birth, marriage or school certificates, passport.
d. Affidavits or self-declarations are not acceptable proof of relationship.
12. Proof of employment for yourself, if applicable, and your parents (employers full name, address, phone number, name of supervisor with his phone number, length of service and salary details).
13. If you will be attending an educational institution in the province of Quebec you must provide a CAQ (certificat d acceptation du Quebec) from the Government of Quebec.
14. Your police clearance certificate and your birth certificate
15. If you will be under 18 years of age at the date of your departure for Canada, you must provide a notarized guardianship agreement signed by both your parents (or legal guardian) and the person who will be your guardian in Canada
16. If a consultant or a legal representative has provided you help to prepare your application or to gather the supporting documents, you should provide the details of this person (name, name of company, address and phone number). If the consultant or legal representative is located in Canada, provide his CSIC number.

Applicants should provide following documents
1. Applicants should submit the following five parts of the application, which can be downloaded here after, or at the Visa Application Center during the regular working hours.
a. The application form
b. The photographs (make sure your photos are in accordance with our photograph specifications)
c. The family composition information sheet and questionnaire
d. The student questionnaire.
e. The study permit application check list.

VFS charge
The Canadian Visa Application Centre is run by VFS Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd. A service charge of Taka 650.00 will be levied per application.

Where to Apply
VFS Dhaka Office
Taj Casilina Apartments
3 C ,2nd Floor, 25 Gulshan Avenue
Gulshan - 1 (opposite ARYSHA restaurant),
Dhaka -1212
Form Collection and Information (Sunday-Thursday):
09:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00
Application Submission (Sunday-Thursday): 09:00- 12:00, 14:00-16:00
Delivery (Sunday-Thursday): 10:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00
Phone No: 02- 8836055
Fax No: 02- 8850636

VFS Chittagong Office
Chamber Housev 4th Floor, 38 Agrabad C/A
Chittagong
Phone No: 02- 8836055
Timing: 08:00-14:00

VFS Sylhet Office
Garden Towers
1st Floor, Shahjalal Bridge Link Road
Sylhet ? 3100.
Phone No: 02- 8836055
Timing: 08:00-13:00

You can email your queries to:
Email ID: info@vfs-canada.com.bd