Canada Student Visa Guideline

The Canadian Visa Application Centre is run by VFS

Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd. A service charge of Taka

650.00 will be levied per application.

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Where to Apply:

VFS Dhaka Office

Taj Casilina Apartments

3 C ,2nd Floor, 25 Gulshan Avenue

Gulshan - 1 (opposite ARYSHA restaurant),

Dhaka -1212

Form Collection & Information (Sunday-Thursday):

09:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00

Application Submission (Sunday-Thursday): 09:00-

12:00, 14:00-16:00

Delivery (Sunday-Thursday): 10:00-13:00, 14:00-16:00

Phone No: 02- 8836055

Fax No: 02- 8850636

VFS Chittagong Office

Chamber House

4th Floor, 38 Agrabad C/A

Chittagong

Phone No: 02- 8836055

Timing: 08:00-14:00

VFS Sylhet Office

Garden Towers

1st Floor, Shahjalal Bridge Link Road

Sylhet – 3100.

Phone No: 02- 8836055

Timing: 08:00-13:00

You can email your queries to:

Email ID: info@vfs-canada.com.bd

Visa fees:

1. For student visa you have to pay Tk 8000 in

favor of "Canadian High Commission".

2. Only bank drafts from Standard Chartered Bank

are acceptable.

3. Processing fees are not refunded for refused or

withdrawn applications.

Photography specification:

1. Two identical photos, black and white or colour,

taken within the last 6 months.

2. Must be clear and well defined, taken against a

plain white or light coloured background.

3. Digital photos must not be altered in any way.

4. The face must be square to the camera with a

neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, with

the mouth closed.

5. Tinted prescription glasses may be worn as long as

the eyes are clearly visible and the frame is not

covering any part of the eyes. Sunglasses are not

acceptable.

6. False hairpieces or other cosmetic devices are

acceptable if they do not disguise the natural

appearance of the bearer.

7. Photos in which the applicant is wearing a hat or

head covering worn for religious reasons are acceptable if the full facial features are not obscured.

8. The frame size must be 35mm X 45mm (1.37” X

1.77”)

9. Must show the full front view of the head, with

the face in the middle of the photo and include the

top of the shoulders.

10. Size of the head, chin to crown*, must be between 31mm (1.22”) and 36mm (1.41”).

Basic Requirements for Study Permit in Canada:

1. Have a valid letter of acceptance from an

educational institution

2. Have adequate funds available to you to pay for

your tuition and living expenses while in Canada and

to return to your country of residence

3. have strong enough social and economic ties to

Bangladesh

4. Are in good health

5. Are law-abiding and have no record of criminal

activity

6. Will not be a risk to the security of Canada

Applicants should provide following documents:

1. Applicants should submit the following five parts

of the application, which can be downloaded here

after, or at the Visa Application Center during the

regular working hours.

a. The application form

b. The photographs (make sure your photos are in

accordance with our photograph specifications)

c. The family composition information sheet and

questionnaire

d. The student questionnaire.

e. The study permit application check list.

The following documents are also requested:

1. Your passport, valid for the duration of your

studies plus one month.

2. The correct processing fee

3. A letter of acceptance from a Canadian

educational institution confirming name and length of

the program, tuition fees, living expenses, semester

for which the admission is valid and last date for

registration.

4. All educational documents, including marks sheets (SSC, HSC, Bachelor's, Master's or other post- secondary, college, vocational or university diploma, certificate or degree).

5. Proof of funds sufficient to cover your tuition and living expenses for your first year of study in

Canada.

6. You must provide a one year statement of transactions from personal bank account(s) (an original certified bank issued statement or a certified copy of passbooks), as well as fixed deposit certificates, savings certificates, PSP certificates or any other proof of savings.

7. You must also demonstrate that sufficient funds

will be available to support yourself during the whole

duration of your program.

8. Confirmation of any scholarship, grant, teaching or research assistantship including name of

the providing institution or organization, amount per

semester or year and duration

9. If some or the totality of your funds are provided by a sponsor (either parents or third party) you must also include:

a. Notarized declaration of sponsorship. If you have more than one sponsor, a separate declaration must be provided for each sponsor. However, sponsors who are husband and wife can appear on the same declaration

b. Details of assets and income for each sponsor with supporting documents such as property documentation, land deeds, rent agreement, business license, business tax information, employment letter with salary information.

c. You must also provide the income tax forms (tax assessments and tax paid receipts showing total income and amount of income tax paid) for the past two years.

10. If your sponsor is not a resident in Bangladesh

you must include:

a. The relevant tax assessments from their country of residence. (example: Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada for a sponsor residing in Canada.)

b. A proof of the immigration status in the country of residence. (example: proof of citizenship or permanent residence)

11. If someone other than yourself or your parents is providing funds you must include:

a. Letter of explanation as to the reason why this person is assisting

b. Number of persons living in this person's household

c. Proof of this person's relationship to you; birth, marriage or school certificates, passport.

d. Affidavits or self-declarations are not acceptable proof of relationship.

12. Proof of employment for yourself, if applicable, and your parents (employer's full name, address, phone number, name of supervisor with his phone number, length of service and salary details).

13. If you will be attending an educational institution in the province of Quebec you must provide a CAQ (certificat d'acceptation du Quebec) from the Government of Quebec.

14. Your police clearance certificate and your birth certificate

15. If you will be under 18 years of age at the date of your departure for Canada, you must provide a notarized guardianship agreement signed by both your parents (or legal guardian) and the person who will be your guardian in Canada

16. If a consultant or a legal representative has provided you help to prepare your application or to gather the supporting documents, you should provide the details of this person (name, name of company, address and phone number). If the consultant or legal representative is located in Canada, provide his CSIC number.

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Last Update: August 27 2007 13:03:21