Available Universities of Canada
Canada Study Visa – Required Documents (2025)
1. Acceptance Letter (LOA)
- Official Letter of Acceptance from a DLI (Designated Learning Institution).
- Must include program name, tuition fees, duration, and start date.
2. Passport
- Valid for the full study duration.
- Include old passports (if any) showing travel history.
3. Proof of Tuition Payment
For SDS, you must show at least 1-year tuition paid.
- Payment receipt from the institution
- Bank statement showing the transfer
- Letter from college confirming payment
4. Proof of Funds
Option A – GIC (SDS)
- $20,635 CAD GIC (2025 amount, confirm with bank/institution at time of application).
- GIC Certificate from an accepted bank (examples: Scotiabank, RBC, CIBC, BMO, ICICI Canada, SBI Canada).
Option B – Non-SDS
- Minimum 4–6 months bank statement(s) showing sufficient funds.
- Sponsor’s bank statement and supporting documents.
- Sponsorship affidavit (notarized), income documents (salary slips, business papers, tax returns).
5. Academic Documents
- SSC / HSC / O-Level / A-Level certificates (as applicable).
- Bachelor / Master transcripts and degree certificates.
- Transfer certificate (if applicable).
- IELTS / TOEFL / PTE result (if required by the DLI).
6. Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Your SOP should clearly explain:
- Why you chose Canada.
- Why this specific program and institution.
- Your career plan and how the program fits it.
- Why you will return to your home country after studies (if applicable).
- How you will fund your studies.
(If you’d like, an SOP can be drafted professionally.)
7. Medical Exam (IME)
- Completed medical exam by an authorized panel physician.
- Upload any required medical documents such as the Upfront Medical Sheet.
8. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Bangladesh Police Clearance (or police certificates from other countries where applicable).
- Should generally be less than 6 months old at time of application — confirm current requirements.
9. Digital Photo
- Standard passport-style photo (example size: 35mm x 45mm) — follow the visa office specifications.
- White background, high resolution.
10. Family / Ties Documents (Non-SDS)
- Marriage certificate (if married).
- Children’s birth certificates (if applicable).
- Property or land documents to show ties to home country.
- Job letter, NID or national ID of sponsor, and relationship proof.
11. Additional Supporting Documents
- CV / Resume.
- Work experience letters (if employed).
- Tuition payment strategy explanation (how you will pay remaining tuition and living costs).
- Property evaluation or other financial evidence (optional but helpful).
Final Document Set You Must Upload (Summary)
Mandatory
- LOA (Letter of Acceptance)
- Passport
- Tuition receipt (if SDS: 1-year tuition paid)
- GIC or bank statements
- Academic documents and transcripts
- Language test results (IELTS/TOEFL if required)
- SOP
- Medical report
- Police clearance
- Digital photo
Optional but recommended
- Cover letter / application support letter
- Sponsor documents (bank statements, affidavit)
- Property documents
- Work experience letters
Need help?
I can prepare the following for you:
- Full Canada visa document checklist as a downloadable PDF.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) tailored to your background and program.
- Cover letter / funding explanation letter.
Please tell me: Are you applying SDS or Non-SDS? Also share your education level and a brief note on your financial situation (self-funded, sponsor, GIC, etc.) so I can prepare documents specifically for you.
