Canada study visa: documents you usually need
Visa needed
Study permit
Indian citizens need a visa for this trip. IRCC decides. You need an acceptance letter before you apply.
Documents you usually need
Passport and forms
- Valid passportValid for your course, with a copy of every used page.
- Photographs and biometricsDigital photo, then fingerprints at a visa application centre.
Study papers
- Letter of acceptanceFrom a designated learning institution (DLI) on the official list.
- Provincial or territorial attestation letterMost new applicants need one. Some, such as master's and doctoral students, are exempt.
- Academic documents and language testMarksheets, certificates, and IELTS or an accepted equivalent.
- Study planWhy this course, why Canada, and where it leads.
Money
- Proof of fundsFirst-year tuition, plus living costs. IRCC lists CAD 23,448 for one student from 1 September 2026, with tuition and travel on top.
- GIC and tuition receiptA Guaranteed Investment Certificate is a common way to show living funds. Add your tuition payment receipt.
- Sponsor documentsBank statements, income tax returns and a loan sanction letter if you borrow.
Health and safety
- Medical exam and police certificateWhen requested for your course and country of residence.
Living-cost figures change each year. Confirm the number on the IRCC site.
If you hold a different passport: Some citizens only need an online travel authorisation (eTA) to fly to Canada. Others need a visa. Use the official tool to check your passport.
Check the official source
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Visa decisions are made by the embassy or visa office. We guide your application; we cannot guarantee approval. This list is a summary of what applicants usually need, last reviewed 21 October 2026. Always confirm on the official site.