Visa FAQ - Canada
- When should I lodge my visa file?
- What is the File Processing time?
- How many photograqphs are required?
- What should be the size of photographs?
- What are the other photo specifications?
- Where should I submit my visa file?
- What is VFS?
- Do I have to submit whole file in Original?
- Is medical exam compulsory?
- Can I go to any doctor for my medicals?
- How much financial support am I required to show?
- Do all applicants have to face the visa interview?
- Is IELTS compulsory for admission and visa?
- Which funds are not accepted for visa purpose?
- Is sponsorship from USA, U.K. acceptable?
- Can I take spouse and child as dependent?
Answers
1. When should I lodge my visa file?
It is strongly recommended that you apply at least two months before the start of your studies.
2. What is the File Processing time?
You can usually expect an Initial Response in 10 working days from the date of application. Please note that medical examinations are usually required for students from India and Nepal. This adds a minimum of two weeks to the processing of your application.
3. How many photograqphs are required?
3 photographs.
4. What should be the size of photographs?
2 inches x 1.5 to 2 inches in size. It should be against white background.
5. What are the other photo specifications?
It should be in colour against white background. Scanned and Digital photographs are Not Accepted.
6. Where should I submit my visa file?
Once the whole file is ready, you need to submit the file at VFS. The Canadian High Commission uses the services of VFS Visa Application Centres in nine cities across India.
7. What is VFS?
Visa Facilitation Service. It collects file and forwards it to Canadian High Commission, Delhi. There is a VFS Centre in Ahmedabad.
8. Do I have to submit whole file in Original?
No. the whole file will have to be submitted in Photocopy with True Copy done by Public Notary.
9. Is medical exam compulsory?
Yes. It's must for all students from India.
10. Can I go to any doctor for my medicals?
No. You are required to do your medicals only from the list of panel doctors provided by Canadian High Commission.
11. How much financial support am I required to show?
You must demonstrate that you will have enough money during your stay in Canada to pay for tuition fees and living expenses for yourself and any accompanying dependents, and return transportation for both yourself and your dependents.
12. Do all applicants have to face the visa interview?
An interview with a Canadian Visa Officer may be required. If an interview is required, these will be scheduled in advance at a time convenient to applicants.
13. Is IELTS compulsory for admission and visa?
Yes.
14. Which funds are not accepted for visa purpose?
Gold, Property and Vehicle.
15. Is sponsorship from USA, U.K. acceptable?
Yes.
16. Can I take spouse and child as dependent?
Yes. You must provide proof that you will be able to support them.