09/07/2013
CANADA VISA REQUIREMENTS
Important Notices
Photographs
Requirements
Provide two photos of yourself with your application.
Your photos must comply with the specifications below. If the photos do not meet the specifications, you will have to provide new photos before your application can be processed.
Specifications
• The photos must be identical and taken within the last six months. They may be either black and white or colour.
• The photos must be clear, well defined and taken against a plain white or light-coloured background.
• If the photos are digital, they must not be altered in any way.
• Your face must be square to the camera with a neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, and with your mouth closed.
• You may wear non-tinted or tinted prescription glasses as long as your eyes are clearly visible. Make sure that the frame does not cover any part of your eyes. Sunglasses are not acceptable.
• A hairpiece or other cosmetic accessory is acceptable if it does not disguise your normal appearance.
• If you must wear a head covering for religious reasons, make sure your full facial features are not obscured.
• Write your Name and Date of Birth on the back of your photographs
Frame Height 45 mm Frame Width 35 mm Max. Face Height 36 mm Min. Face Height 31 mm The frame size must be 35 mm X 45 mm (1 3/8" X 1 3/4").
The photos 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. The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm (1 1/4") and 36 mm (1 7/16"). Crown means the top of the head, or (if obscured by hair or a head covering), where the top of the head or skull would be if it could be seen.
To avoid delays, make sure your photos meet these specifications.
Note: You also have the option of getting your photographs clicked at the below mentioned Canada Visa Application Centers:-
• Ahmedabad
• Chandigarh
• Chennai
• Delhi
• Hyderabad
• Kolkata
• Jalandhar
What documents will be required?
– You must have a valid travel document (such as a passport).
– Two recent passport photos are required. Make sure these photos meet the requirements. For more information on specifications for photographs, see the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.
– Enclose the application fee. Your fee will not be refunded, even if your application is not accepted.
– You must provide proof that you have enough money for your visit to Canada. The amount of money may vary, depending on the circumstances for your visit, how long you will stay and whether you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives. You can get more information from the Canadian visa office in your country or region.
– You may need to include other documents. These documents could be identification cards, proof of employment, a letter of invitation from relatives or friends in Canada, or a proposed itinerary. Check the website of the visa office responsible for the country or region where you live for more information.
Study permit:
1. Proof of acceptance
2. Proof of identity
3. Proof of financial support
4. Letter of explanation
5. TOEFL / IELTS score, if applicable
6. Visa fee to be payable by Bank draft
7. Copies of Academic Mark sheets and Certificates
8. Work Experience Certificates, if applicable
In addition to these documents, you may have to provide other information when you apply for a study permit.
If you are not a citizen of the country where you submit your application, you may have to provide proof of your present immigration status in the country where you apply.
If the government that issued your passport or travel document requires a re-entry permit, you must obtain one before you apply for a Canadian visa. Other documents may also be required.
1. Proof of acceptance
If you plan to attend any school (primary or secondary), college, university or other educational institution in Canada, the school must complete and send you a letter of acceptance. You must include the original letter with your study permit application. You can find a standard letter of acceptance in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.
2. Proof of identity
You must provide:
- A valid passport (valid for at least one year, from the proposed date of entry into Canada) or travel document for you and each accompanying family member. The passport or travel document must allow you to return to the country that issued it. Citizens and permanent residents of the United States, St. Pierre and Miquelon, and Greenland do not need a passport, but do need proof of status and citizenship, such as a national identity card or an alien registration card.
- Two recent passport-size photos of you and each accompanying family member. The name and date of birth of the person should be written on the back of each photo. You can find information on photo specifications in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.
3. Proof of financial support
You must prove that you can support yourself and the family members who accompany you while you are in Canada. You can prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself in Canada by showing some of the following:
- proof of a Canadian bank account in your name if money has been transferred to Canada;
– your bank statements for the past four months;
– a bank draft in convertible currency;
– proof of payment of tuition and accommodation fees;
– a letter and Income Tax Papers from the person or institution providing you with money;
– proof of funding paid from within Canada if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program. Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets to pay the tuition fees, living expenses and travelling cost without engaging in employment in Canada. Students must demonstrate that they have at least CAD 10,000 plus the cost of tuition for a twelve-month period, plus the cost of travelling to and from Canada. Even Bank Loans are accepted
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Canada Visa Information & Document Requirements
isa Fees
Category TK
TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA (SINGLE ENTRY $75.00): BDT 6,000
TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA (MULTIPLE ENTRIES $150.00): BDT 12,000
TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA (FAMILY RATE $400): BDT 32,000
WORK PERMIT (INDIVIDUAL $150): BDT 12,000
STUDY PERMITS $125: BDT 10,000
TEMPORARY RESIDENT PERMITS $200: BDT 16,000
PERMANENT RESIDENT DETERMINATION $50: BDT 4,000
Transit Visa $0: Nil
Processing Time These are average processing times only after receiving the Application at High Commission of Canada in Singapore from VFS Dhaka
For Temporary Residents (visitors) and Students if the Applications are submitted at VFS, Dhaka on:
Visitor :
Study Permit :
Temporary work Permit :
Travel Documents for Permanent Residents : Return decision and original documents to client by VFS on:
20 working Days or more than that
1 Month or more than that
20 working Days or more than that
Please refer to Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s website
