Canada Student Visa – Document Checklist & Estimated Expenses
Canada is one of the top destinations for international students due to its quality education and post-study work opportunities. To study in Canada, you need to prepare a complete set of documents and a financial plan for visa and initial settlement.
Below is the document checklist for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, followed by a breakdown of the estimated expenses.
Document Checklist for Canada Student Visa
For Bachelor’s Programs
- Passport (valid)
- 10th & 12th Mark Sheets
- School Leaving Certificate
- Transcript from School (sealed)
- IELTS Scorecard (minimum band varies by program)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letter of Recommendation (LORs) – 2 to 3 from school teachers
- Resume
- Proof of Funds (Bank Balance, Education Loan, etc.)
- Affidavit of Support
- Tuition Fee Receipt / Payment Confirmation
- College/University Offer Letter
- GIC Certificate (CAD 10,000 mandatory under SDS route)
- Medical Exam Receipt (from approved panel physician)
- Visa Application Form (IMM 1294)
- Family Information Form (IMM 5645)
- Passport Size Photos (as per IRCC specifications)
For Master’s Programs
- Passport
- 10th, 12th, and Bachelor’s Mark Sheets
- Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate
- Transcript from University (sealed)
- IELTS / TOEFL / PTE Scorecard
- GRE / GMAT Scorecard (if required)
- SOP (Statement of Purpose)
- LORs – 2-3 from university faculty or employer
- Resume / CV
- Proof of Funds (Bank Statement or Loan)
- Affidavit of Support
- GIC Certificate (CAD 10,000 – SDS requirement)
- Tuition Fee Receipt
- Offer Letter from Canadian University
- Medical Exam Receipt (IME)
- Visa Application Forms (IMM 1294, IMM 5645)
- Digital Photos (as per IRCC guidelines)
Additional Supporting Documents
If Employed:
- Salary Slips (last 6 months)
- Employment Letter / Experience Certificate
- Income Tax Returns (last 2–3 years)
- Company ID Card
If Self-Employed/Business Owner:
- Business Registration / GST / License
- Income Tax Returns (last 2 years)
- CA Statement of Assets & Liabilities
- Bank Statements (6 months)
If from Agriculture Background:
- Land Ownership Documents (7/12 extract, 8A form)
- Agriculture Income Certificate
- Sale Bills / Crop Receipts
Estimated Expenses for Studying in Canada (in CAD & INR)
| Charges | Amount (CAD) | INR (1 CAD ≈ ₹62) |
| Application Fee | 100 | ₹6,200 |
| IELTS / TOEFL / PTE | 200 | ₹12,400 |
| GIC (Guaranteed Investment Cert.) | 10,000 | ₹620,000 |
| 1st Year Tuition Fees | 13,000–22,000 | ₹8,00,000 – ₹13,64,000 |
| Visa Application Fee | 150 | ₹9,300 |
| Biometrics | 85 | ₹5,300 |
| Medical Examination | 100 | ₹6,200 |
| Air Ticket (one-way) | 800–1200 | ₹49,600 – ₹74,400 |
| Health Insurance (Annual) | 600–900 | ₹37,200 – ₹55,800 |
| Miscellaneous/Settlement Costs | 1,000–2,000 | ₹62,000 – ₹1,24,000 |
| Estimated Total | ~25,000 – 36,000 | ~₹15 to ₹22 Lakhs |
