The documents required depends on the country of origin, the programme and the years of study. The first step to get a Student Visa is to fill a Student Authorization form .Student Authorization forms can be obtained from Canadian Embassy or High Commission or Canadian Education Centre in your own country. Application form can be submitted along with the necessary copies documents to the nearest Visa office.

Important documents to be submitted include

1) Identity Proof (Passport, Voters ID Card etc)

2) A medical examination certificate

3) Proof of acceptance from a Canadian Institute: The letter of acceptance should contain name, date of birth, mailing address of student; the course for which the student has been accepted, duration of the course, the date of commencement of the course, the tuition fee and the academic year for which the student is accepted for admission.

4) Proof of financial health of the guardian: The guardian need to show a bank balance of a total estimated expense for the course and living expenses.

The visa officer will review the student authorization application , he must be satisfied that you meet the criteria of the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations and you are going to Canada for the studying only and will be back after completion of the course