Visa application fee: $150 CAD

Fee for taking biometric technology. 85 CAD

How long does it take to obtain a Canadian visa?

According to Immigration Canada’s March 2021 update, visa processing time for Vietnamese students is up to 24 weeks. The speed of processing time depends on your application.

Guide to applying for a student visa in Canada

What is the process for applying for a student visa in Canada? Find out now so you can complete your student application quickly!

Step 1: Find the right school and apply for an offer of admission

Choosing the right school and industry will not only help you grasp a better fit and better career prospects, but will also make your visa application more convincing to reviewers.

Step 2: Pay tuition fees

For financial proof, you only need to pay the deposit as required by the school, or if the school does not require it, then you do not need to pay it.

For SDS, you will need to pay tuition for 1 year as required for this visa. Please take care to keep the invoice issued by the school for the tuition paid.

Step 3: Receive an acceptance letter and go through the guardianship process (if the student is under 18 years old)

After paying tuition fees, the school will send you an official Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and an invoice for the fees (if you have already paid them).

It is not too difficult to apply for guardianship in Canada for students under the age of 18. If you do not have a relative to sign the guardianship form, you can ask the school to arrange guardianship services for you. The guardianship fee depends on the school or will be included in your boarding fee.

Step 4: Apply for a visa

You will need to prepare all documents for your visa according to the checklist and prescribed forms required by the Embassy. Also, a statement of intent to apply for a visa is an important factor in making your application clearer.

Step 5: Apply for a visa

Currently, the submission of paper applications has been temporarily delayed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The Embassy will only accept visa applications through an online account. You will need to create an account and pay the visa application fee via an online payment card to submit your visa application.

Step 6: Fingerprinting and Health Check

After submitting your visa application, you will receive a fingerprinting request letter from the IRCC (Immigration Canada), and you will need to make an appointment prior to your arrival.

Regarding the medical examination, you will need to go to the location designated by IRCC and provide the medical examination documents through the online system (you can have the medical examination before submitting your visa application).

Step 7: Get your results

You will need to track the status of your application through your online account. When the results of the visa sale are received, you will need to submit your passport to obtain a visa stamp. If you fail to obtain a visa, you will receive a denial letter stating the reason why they denied you a visa.

Step 8: Entry into the country

In case of visa approval, after receiving your passport with visa stamp, you will need to prepare the entry formalities upon arrival at the airport, including important documents. Approval letter, passport, letter of assist….

At the Canadian airport, after checking in, you will receive a study permit, which is an important document to prove that you are legally staying in Canada to study, so keep it carefully.

Applying for a Canadian student visa, especially for financial proof, requires meticulous preparation of financial documents, as well as clear explanations.

How to apply for a Canadian student visa

Reasons for visa refusal

Your path of study does not make sense. For example, you graduated from a university in Vietnam but went to Canada to re-study university, or you studied business in Vietnam but went to Canada to study nursing, etc. …… For these changes, you have not explained why your studies have changed. It follows that the examiner did not believe your purpose of study and denied the visa.

You do not have sufficient financial resources to study abroad or cannot prove clear financial resources when applying for a Canadian student visa

Immigration does not believe that you will be able to return after completing your program.

In addition, there will be other reasons depending on the circumstances. Overall, if you prepare and explain every eye in your application carefully, you will have a better chance of success in your visa application.

How do I apply for a Canadian student visa?

Before applying for a student visa in the land of the maple leaf, you should carefully understand the information involved. This includes Developing a sound study plan, a list of documents, the necessary procedures, visa application fees, procedures for conducting biometric and medical examinations, how to create an online account

All updated announcements are posted by the government on the official Canadian website. However, for students who are applying for a Canadian student visa for the first time, they will face many difficulties. Is the preparation of the application complete? Is it okay to have such financial proof? Or how to apply for a school? and many other questions, not everyone has enough experience to advise and support you.

A reputable Canadian study abroad consulting firm will help you complete your application in the best possible way.

Experience in consulting and handling hundreds of study abroad documents. A consultant will know what is available in the file to your advantage.

Gather the necessary financial documents to make the case brighter.

In addition, it will help them save time and have a chance to receive valuable scholarships/awards.

Share your study experience in Canada during the application process. Help them to be best prepared mentally when studying abroad

A counsellor will be there for you throughout the study abroad process Be a solid bridge between parent-student-school Bring parents the best peace of mind when sending their children to study abroad

Do I need to prove my financial status to study in Canada?

The answer is yes, if.

You are under 17 years old and plan to attend high school in Canada

You have not graduated from high school

You do not meet the IELTS 6.0 requirement (no skills below 6.0)

The answer is no, if.

You qualify for IELTS 6.0 (no skills below 6.0)

You can pay for 1 year of tuition for a program at the DLI school of your choice.

Are you about to graduate or have you graduated from high school?

Canada Study Baggage What to Bring

1. Personal Documents

While in Vietnam, you may only need an ID card or driver’s license to comfortably travel around the country and use most convenient services.

However, when you come to a foreign country as an international student, you must carry more documents to prove your identity and be protected by your host country in case of an emergency.

So what do international students in Canada need to have on hand regarding identity documents?

Passport: Double check that your passport is still valid. Then, keep your passport in a safe, easy-to-remember place and make sure you bring it with you on the day of your departure.

Visa. Student visas are attached directly to your passport. Note whether your visa category is “multiple” (free to enter and leave Canada several times within a specified period of time without additional paperwork from immigration) or “single” (only allowed to enter and leave Canada. You have the right to enter Canada once and have to go through more entry procedures after leaving Canada) for the next entry and exit.

Letter from the Canadian Embassy: This letter must contain your consent to enter Canada to study, clearly affixed to your passport. Upon arrival at the Canadian airport, you must present the original of this letter to the customs officer for inspection.

Letter of Acceptance: Have your original letter of acceptance from your school ready to present to the immigration officer at the Canadian airport.

Airline tickets: Check your flight information, departure date and time several times so that you do not forget your itinerary. If you have the need to return to Vietnam within 1 year, you should purchase a round-trip ticket along with your outbound ticket to get a good price. For flights from Vietnam to Canada, please arrive at the airport 2-3 hours before the departure time stated on your ticket.

ID card: Even if you are no longer in Vietnam, you still need to bring your ID card in case you need to prove your origin, but do not bring any other documents besides your ID card.

Birth certificate: Bring 2 copies of your birth certificate in Vietnamese and 2 notarized English translations of your birth certificate.

A set of documents proving academic achievements: including transcripts and diplomas. These documents can be prepared to be translated into English and notarized.

What do international students in Canada need to prepare?

What do international students in Canada need to prepare?

Also, from Trang’s experience, it is important that you have a small notebook in your luggage for studying in Canada to write down important information such as: emails/phone numbers/addresses of some people, school addresses, dormitories, etc.

However, to avoid giving away confidential information, such as passwords to bank accounts, passwords to social networking software, etc., you should store them on the Internet (e.g. Drive) for easy access when you need them. Search.

2. study materials

When answering the question of what people should prepare for studying in Canada, when it comes to bringing study materials, many people tell Trang that it is not necessary because the study materials will be bought when they come to Canada. 100% new. trang totally agrees with this point of view. However, Trang would like to remind people that the documents to bring are not textbooks based on the school program, but books that support the learning process.

These documents are English-Vietnamese, Vietnamese-English dictionaries, specialized dictionaries, etc. If you have them, bring them to save money. In addition, you should bring some books you have studied in Vietnam that are related to the field you are going to study so that you can easily find them when you need them.

If you like books, you should also put a few bedside pillows in your suitcase because maybe they will help cheer you up when you are vulnerable when you come to Canada?

3. Means to support your studies

A laptop is definitely indispensable in any international student’s luggage. Also, be sure to bring a charging adapter and mouse (if needed). In addition, other smart electronic devices (tablets, cell phones, usb ……) If you feel the need, bring them too, as they can add a lot to your luggage.

 

One more important thing to note: most outlets in Canada are flat-tipped, not round-tipped like in Vietnam. Therefore, you should have a device that converts the handle (from round to flat) to be able to charge the electrical devices you bring with you.

Laptops are definitely an inseparable item for all international students

Those traveling on Vietnam Airlines are reminded to bring their laptops: 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops are currently prohibited from being brought on board. To avoid delays, you should take the initiative to replace the genuine battery so that you can fly to Canada with your “laptop of love” without any problems.

Next, for international students majoring in graphic design, music and art, the professional tools that need to be brought are not small. All wacom drawings, drawing tools, musical instruments …… If they are too big, they need to be checked in to avoid damage during the transportation.

4. Money

In the list of items for studying in Canada, of course, you can’t be missing money. You should prepare both cash and credit cards for flexible use.

As for cash, according to Canadian regulations, visitors can bring up to 10,000 Canadian dollars (or the equivalent of about $7,500) without having to declare it. However, from your starting point in Vietnam, you are only allowed to bring a maximum of $5,000, which is the maximum amount of cash you can take with you when you leave Vietnam.

For credit cards, there are two most common types, Visa and Master Card, which are used in Canada. To open a card, you need to meet certain criteria, depending on the bank. Credit cards offer a safer and faster payment ability than cash, and it is easier to find an ATM to withdraw money when you need to use cash.

5. Food

Bringing some local food with you will help you get through the early days of being in a foreign country. So, what do you need to bring to sip on while studying in Canada to help you feel less homesick?

At the top of the list is… Instant noodles. Find a variety of noodles, vermicelli, instant noodles, noodle soups, instant porridge, etc. to suit your preferences. However, you should also be aware that you should only take a small amount of food with you when you leave Canada. Stinky fresh fruit …… It is easy to be stopped and checked by customs, or worse, forced to leave.

6. Clothes you need to bring to study in Canada

December to April is the cold winter in Canada. The rest of the months have warm and cold weather, which varies from region to region. Therefore, when studying in Canada, you should bring some casual winter clothing such as socks, woolen hats, gloves, and warm coats if you are able to do so.

In case you don’t have winter clothes, you shouldn’t buy them in Vietnam because they are quite bulky and take up several kilos of luggage, as you can find them everywhere in Canada. Even the quality of these warm coats is much better, because they are specially designed for each region.

7. How to pack your suitcase for studying abroad

Each airline has its own baggage packing policy. Therefore, if you purchase a ticket from any airline, you should go to that airline’s website to read detailed information about the checked baggage policy or the number of kilograms of hand luggage allowed.

In this article, this page will help you update the checked baggage and carry-on baggage regulations for economy class tickets, which are the most commonly applied by many airlines today.