The rules for Canada study visa for Pakistan has changed over recent years.

If Pakistani students have any questions about the visa procedure or documentation, This ultimate Canada study visa guide will not only solve all your queries
but It will also prepare you for the possible interview questions at the Canadian embassy.
(Unlike other countries The visa interview isn’t compulsory in Canada)

Canadian visa is one of the most demanding study visas for Pakistani students.
There are 96 universities widespread in the regional and urban areas of Canada.

The Times Higher Education published a ranking list of the world’s universities.
That list included 30 Canadian universities.

There are two national languages in Canada which is something unique.
The English language exists in the western side while the French language is in the Quebec province of Canada.

Students must aware that 388,782 international students are studying in Canada in 2022. It may be a surprising fact for Pakistani students.

Most international students do jobs along with their study courses. Some of them get internship opportunities. 

Those students who are in the post-work study have a chance to migrate on a Canada study visa.

please don’t miss the frequently asked questions & Summary of the whole guide at the end.

Check Australia and Italy study visa guide for Pakistan.

Details about Germany,  Hungary, and UK  study visa guide from Pakistan.

 

                                   

Table of Content

 

1. Types of Canadian study visas

2. Study Permit Fee for Canada Study Visa for Pakistan

3. Visa processing time

4. Office responsible for Canada Study visa for Pakistan

5. How To apply for a study permit

6. What is the Study Cost in Canada?

7. Requirements for Canada Study Visa

8. Interview Questions for Canada Study Visa

9. FAQS

10. Summary of the Whole Guide

 

 

 

1. Types of Canada study visa for Pakistan

 

1.1. Study Permit

1.2. Visitor visa

To study in Canada, Pakistani students need to apply for a study permit or travel visa, depending upon their duration of stay.

If their stay is more than 90 days then Pakistani students need to apply for a study permit to study in Canada, if it’s less than 90 days then they will need a visitor visa.

Let me explain.

 

 

1.1: Study Permit to Canada for Pakistani students:

 

In order to apply for a study permit Pakistani students need to get authorization from the Designated Learning Institution (DLI).

There are certain requirements that are necessary to meet a Canada study visa before applying for a study permit.

This study permit applies for the duration of study courses. During the program’s duration, Pakistani students can extend their study permits.
Getting accepted into a program before applying for a study permit is mandatory.

If a Pakistani student wants to study at a university in Quebec, He/she will only attend designated learning institutions.
The Quebec government mentioned these learning institutes.

Applicants must answer a few questions to know about their immigration and Canada study visa status. Different immigration programs have different eligibility criteria. 

Students need 10-15 minutes to complete the online form.

Based on the details of the answers, Pakistani students will know about the eligible program for themselves.

 

 

1.2. Visitor Visa to Canada for Pakistani students

If a Pakistani student enrolled in a course that requires a stay of fewer than 6 months in Canada, then they will need only a (travel) visitor visa.

But remember you may still need a study permit. It can benefit you later because in certain cases your course can take longer than 6 months to finish.

Answer these online questions to find the type of travel visa needed.

 

 

 

2. Canada Study Visa fee for Pakistan

The standard fee for Canada study permits costs 24321 PKR (150 CAD) for Pakistani students.

Along with this, a biometric fee also requires. Pakistani students must pay 13781 PKR for biometric fee charges.

The biometric fee covers charges for fingerprints and photos taken for the biometric process of a student visa in Canada.

Pakistani students must pay a total of 38102 PKR for the application for a student visa in Canada.

 

 

 

3. What is the Canada study Visa processing time for Pakistan?

After their visa application & biometric submission, Pakistani students need to wait 6 weeks for their Canada study visa results.

The fingerprints and photo details for Pakistani students are here.

 

 

 

4. Office responsible for Canada Study visa for Pakistan

 

Pakistani students apply for Canadian Study Permit at CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) website.
Students can check their eligibility for student permits at the CIC website. 

Here are the contact details of the High Commission of Canada to Pakistan, in Islamabad

Telephone: 92 (51) 208-6000

Fax: 92 (51) 208-6900

Email: isbad@international.gc.ca

Remember the opening hours from Monday to Thursday is (from 8:00 – 17:00 )
& on Friday its 8:00-12:30.

For consumer services, the details of the High Commission of Canada to Pakistan, in Islamabad

 are below.

Telephone: 92 (51) 208-6000

Fax: 92 (51) 208-6900

Email: isbad-cs@international.gc.ca
The opening hours are from Monday to Friday (from 8:00 – 17:00 )

If You have any questions related to your Canada study visa or any other study visa, you can also contact us for a live one-on-one session.

Whatsapp Contact: +393512735708    

 

 

5. How To apply for a Canada study visa in Pakistan

1. Apply online

Pakistani students need electronic copies of the documents (which we discussed below in detail) and upload them. Pay the fee through a credit card.
The online site.

 

2. Apply on paper

Prepare the set of documents we discussed below in detail, & then Read this guide in detail.

Follow all the instructions carefully.

 

 

 

6. What is the Study Cost in Canada for Pakistani students? 

 

Canada is a very popular country for Pakistani students. There is a different range of settling options in Canada.
Different programs have different costs in Canada for students:

COSTS FOR BACHELOR STUDY PROGRAMS 

Name of Programs	Average Annual Fee in CAD
Engineering UG Level	$31201.84
Medicine Courses UG Level	$30051.30
Nursing Courses UG Level	$20297.51
Law UG Level	$30738.19
Dentistry UG Level	$52409.47
Arts UG Level	$23268.29
Diploma Courses UG Level	$29999.99

 

 

COSTS FOR A MASTER DEGREE

 

Name of Programs	Average Annual Fee in CAD
Engineering PG Level	$17895.06
Medicine Courses PG Level	$17172-$ 25758.26
Nursing Courses PG Level	$14956.96
Law PG Level	$15970.12
Dentistry PG Level	$20795.50
Arts PG Level	$13651.88

 

 

 

 

7. Requirements for Canada Study Visa

 

1. Online visa Application form

2. Valid Passport

3. Passport-size photographs

4. CNIC

5. Academic Documents

6. CV

7. IELTS Certificate for Canada Study Visa for Pakistan

8. Statement of Purpose

9. Acceptance letter from an educational institution

10. Letter of Explanation

11. Proof of Legal Fees

12. Bank Statement for Canada Study Visa for Pakistan

13. Receipt of Visa Processing Fee

14. FRC for Canada Study Visa of Pakistan

15. Immigration Medical Examination

16. Health & Travel Insurance 

17. Copy of Hotel Reservation & Flight Booking

18. Police Clearance Certificate (Optional)

19. Certificates of extracurricular achievements

20. Polio & Corona Vaccination Certificates

21. Marriage and Childbirth Certificate

22. Certificat d’acceptation du Quebec

 

 

 

1. Online visa Application form for Canada Study Visa for Pakistan

 

Pakistani students need to apply for a study permit if they are planning to study in Canada.
Here is the link.

Some Pakistani students can also apply for a study permit even in Canada or extend their stay travel visitor visa later.

 

2. Valid Passport

 

1. 1. The passport has at least one year of validity period after issuance of visa.
   2. A passport must issue during the last 10 years and has a minimum of two free pages.
   3. All previous passports must be attached. (If you have any)

 

3. Passport-size photographs

1. 1. Two color photos (35×45 mm size).
   2. White background for the last 6 months period.
   3. One photo will glue to the application form and the other will include in the documents

 

 

 

4. CNIC

A birth certificate and a National Identity card are mandatory for study visas in Canada for Pakistani students. 
A National Identity card from NADRA is mandatory.

 

 

5. Academic Documents for Canada Study Visa for Pakistan

It includes all academic records & certificates.

1. Certificate & transcript of Bachelor’s (If a student is applying for a master’s program)
2. Certificate & transcript of Master’s (If a student is applying for a Ph.D. program)
3. Transcript (DMCs) of Matric & FSC and certificates (if a student is applying for a bachelor’s degree)
4. Proficiency certificate in English from the university.
5. Course summary which explains current courses & previous courses.
6. Provide two Recommendation Letters from your university along with the referee’s details.

NOTE:

The above-mentioned documents must be attested by IBCC, HEC, and MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

IBCC authority is only responsible for the attestation of metric and inter documents.

Dear offices are present in Peshawar, Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and also in other cities of Pakistan.

HEC office attests Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. documents.

 

 

6. CV

CV is compulsory for the university admission process and optional for embassy interviews.

It contains all the contact details and academic information.

 

 

7. IELTS Certificates for Canada Study Visa for Pakistan

The requirements of graduate courses are different. 
They demand an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all four parts of the IELTS.

 

 

8. Statement of Purpose

Pakistani students need to prove they are moving on a student visa to Canada to complete their education.
A personal statement is required for this purpose.

This document comprises the following information about the student:

1. Previous academic documents and studies
2. Employment Status
3. Relationship with your home country
4. Immigration history
5. Economic conditions of the applicant

All this is to make sure that the applicant is moving to Canada for only educational purposes.

 

 

 

9. Acceptance letter from an educational institution

An acceptance letter is mandatory for a Canada study permit application.
Pakistani student first applies to Designated Learning Institutes.

After the assessment, the institution will provide Acceptance Letter. All the following are important for the issuance of the Acceptance Letter.

1. Name of the student and date of birth
2. Institution name
3. Institution contacts information

 

10. Letter of Explanation

 

Pakistani students must provide a “letter of Explanation” to the visa officer. It will explain the details of the student’s goal.

It will also explain why a student wants to study in Canada.

 

 

11. Proof of Legal Fees

It is a receipt or proof of the application fee from the university.
It may be the first-semester fee or the fee for the whole year. It also depends from university to university.

 

 

 

12. Bank Statement for Canada Study Visa for Pakistan

The last 6 months’ bank statement is required for a study visa to Canada. The amount is up to 1621401 PKR. (10000 CAD)

It’s proof that the finances of students are enough to support their studies.
In case getting a scholarship, it may not be needed.

 

 

13. Receipt of Visa Processing Fee

Pakistani students will pay a non-refundable fee and fill out the form.
Fee receipt of visa application is necessary.

Charges of visa processing are here:

The application Fee is 24321 PKR

Biometric Fee is 13781

The total fee for a student visa to Canada is 38102 PKR.

Note:  (The rates could change a bit if the PKR go up or down according to CAD)

 

 

 

 14. FRC for Canada Study Visa of Pakistan 

Family registration certificate (FRC) issued by NADRA offices in Pakistan.

A family registration certificate means that your record is related to the NADRA database. NADRA offices are present in all cities of Pakistan.

Please note that a family registration certificate is mostly required in embassies. The applicant can also apply for it online.

This document specifically contains the names & information of your siblings & parents. (or spouse in some cases).

This information is also needed sometimes in scholarships & visas, so it’s better to make the certificate.

 

 

 

15. Immigration Medical Examination

Canadian immigration demands that Pakistani students go through a necessary medical examination.

Which may comprise chest x-rays and laboratory tests. After completing these tests, the doctor validates and sends them to CIC.

 

 

16. Health & Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is a must for everyone who is traveling to Canada.
It is proof that Pakistani students can handle medical insurance in case of injury.

 

17. Copy of Hotel Reservation & Flight Booking

The booking confirms the arrival date in a particular country.
The hotel reservation shows that a student researched the process.

 

 

18. Police Clearance Certificate for Canadian Study Visa for Pakistan

A police clearance certificate  is mandatory for Pakistani students who want to study in Canada. It is issued by the police department. 
Please check the details here.

 

 

 

19. Certificates of extracurricular achievements

These certificates include internship certificates and experience letters.
The embassy gives extra value to these certificates.

 

 

20. Polio & Corona Vaccination Certificates

It depends on case to case. A Polio vaccine certificate could be still mandatory for some specific countries like Pakistan.
Different countries demand different vaccine doses.

For Pakistani students, it is important to provide a certificate for specific vaccine doses.

 

 

21. Marriage and Childbirth Certificate (Optional)

The embassy may ask about Childbirth Certificates and marriage certificates.
It is better to bring both childbirth and marriage certificates along with you.

 

 

22. Certificat d’acceptation du Quebec:

If a Pakistani student wants to study for more than 6 months in Quebec, a Certificat d’acceptation du Quebec (CAQ) is issued by the Government du Quebec.

The school will provide all the details on how to apply for the CAQ.

Pakistani Students have the option to apply for a study permit with an approval letter from the MIFI.

Students don’t need to wait for the CAQ before applying.

 

 

 

8. Interview Questions for Canada Study Visa for Pakistan

 

There are common questions students face during their visa interviews. These questions vary from profile to profile and are below:

What is the name of the student?

Explain your purpose for going to Canada.

Did you already search for opportunities in your home country?

What is your previous educational qualification?

Where is the university in Canada?

What is your course structure or Course summary?

Which course will you start at the university?

Why did you choose this university and subject?

How will this course shape your career?

How did you find this university?

What are your plans after the completion of the course?

When will your course start?

Why did you choose Canada and not another country?

Where will you stay in Canada?

 

 

 

 

9. FAQS: Canada Study Visa for Pakistan

 

How will a Pakistani student apply for a Canada study permit?

First, it is necessary to get admission into a designated learning institute (DLI).
After getting admission, Pakistani students gather the list of documents (which are discussed above in detail) & can apply for study permits online or on paper.

 

Is it easy to get a Canada study visa for Pakistan? 

Yes, it is easy to get a student visa to Canada after completing all the requirements. A Pakistani student can even get a study permit after scoring 70% marks in high school.
Applicants have different options like Mechanical engineering and computer science. Students will get PR after getting job experience.

 

How Long Does a Canada Study for a Pakistan Visa take?

Student visa to Canada expires 90 days after course completion. Pakistani students must inform the embassy within 90 days before course completion. Pakistani students will apply for a work permit in Canada.

1-year work permit for a 1-year course.

3-year work permit for the 2/3/4-year course.

 

What are the benefits of studying and getting a PR Visa in Canada?

There are various set criteria for PR applicants. These criteria to use in evaluation like skills, age, and work experience.

It is necessary to get points in three areas like language, work, and education. Education criteria give valuable points in Canada for different immigration processes. These immigration streams are Express Entry and PNP streams.

Pakistani students can spend 20 hours per week on work during their course. This work experience adds valuable points which help in CRS score.

 

What is the IELTS score for a Canada study visa for Pakistan?

Pakistani students must get a minimum of 5.5 bands in four segments of IELTS for undergraduate programs. It becomes an aggregate score of 6.0 or higher to get a Canada Study Visa.

Graduate course requirements are different. It requires a score of 6.5 bands with a minimum of 6.0 in all four parts of IELTS.

 

Can a Pakistani Student study in Canada after completing FSC. from Pakistan?

A Pakistani student needs 70 percent marks in 12^th Grade to get admission in Canada. Students need to take the IELTS test and take 6-7 bands.
The next step is to choose a university and apply for admission.

 

What is the procedure for the renewal of a Canadian student visa for a Pakistani Student?

When the study permit of Pakistani students expires, they can apply for a study permit renewal. It is necessary to apply 30 days before the expiry date of the old permit. Students can apply for a renewal of their study permit through an online application or by email. 

 

What is the age limit of study in Canada for Pakistani Students?

Age limit for Pakistani Students in Canada is between 18 and 35. Canada is also accepting a gap length of 2-5 years after undergraduate study.

 

Can Pakistani students apply for Student Direct Stream?

Yes, Pakistani students can also apply for student direct stream.
Student Direct Stream is for residents of some countries. It helps them get the permit in a faster duration.

 

 

 

10. Canada study visa for Pakistani students (SUMMARY):

 

1. Get an acceptance letter from DLI & then apply for visa by choosing the correct visa category. (Study Permit.)

2. Pay the visa fee & provide financial resources and bank statement details.

3. Prepare the list of documents discussed above i.e., IELTS, Health insurance, etc.

4. Wait for the result. It will take some time.

 

If You have any questions related to your Canada study visa or any other study visa, you can also contact us for a live one-on-one session.

Whatsapp Contact: +393512735708