Studying in Canada: Student VISA Guide to Sri Lankan Students

Learn Study Permit vs. Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

To begin with, be aware that the process of Canadian student travel involves two most significant documents, namely, a Study Permit and Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). The Study Permit gives you permission to be a lawful Canadian learner whereas the TRV (or eTA, in other instances) permits the entrance to the said country.

In order to apply, Sri Lankan students tend to apply at their home country, with the help of the High Commission of Canada in Colombo or the online channel.

Make sure you meet requirements

You are to be specific in a number of requirements:

• Get accepted in a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada
• Present funds adequate-usually CAD 20,635 to cover a year of tuition fees, living expenses as well as airfare
• A valid passport, criminal clearance, evidence of the intention that you will get out of Canada upon completion of studies, and medical examination in case it is necessary
• Language proficiency results like IELTS or PTE- a 6.0 overall is normally acceptable

Pack Your Papers

The following is your document checklist

• DLI in Canada Acceptance letter
• Legal passport
• Evidence of money: GIC, bank documentation, scholarship letters
• Score in the language test (IELTS/PTE)
• Criminal record police clearance
• Medical exam report (instead of required)
• Statement of Purpose and itinerary, describing your purpose and course of study

Others also require items such as family information forms or the custodian documents when between 18 years and below

Select Your Application Stream, & Submit

It has two streams as follows

• Student Direct Stream (SDS): Quiet processing (4 weeks-6 weeks) to those with advanced IELTS score and GIC investments.
• Regular Stream: Is longer to pursue (812 weeks); default choice.

You are able to apply

• By way of web portals, by way of biometrics filed at VACs.
• Having a paper form, which can be offered by GN Holidays to prevent mistake.

The Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) must be provided once in a decade and applicable to all the temporary applications.

Processing Times/ Caps

• SDS stream: 4 6 weeks
• Routine stream: 812 weeks

Sri Lankan application turn-around time is about 1012 weeks.

Key: 2025 update: Canada has limited new study permits to 437,000 this year as compared to more than 650,000 by 2023 . What this means is that taking it early is very essential and in some cases an attestation letter from the province is necessary to qualify.

What to Do After Approval

After confirmation, you will be given a port of entry letter, as well as issued with a TRV in your passport.

• Bring a copy of a permit letter and carry it.
• Vacation to Canada, declare all the documents on arrival.
• Study and work: 20 hours/week study time during school and full-time during breaks.
• Getting a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Unlimited Award stays after a program for up to 3 years.

Why GN Holidays Is Your Partner

We also assist in selection of reputable Canadians DLIs and acceptance letters.

• We look through your entire package of deal papers, SOP and fund proofs.
• We monitor the dynamic requirements such as caps on Visas and attestation letters
• Your biometrics submission together with your visa application is handled by us.
• We offer pre departures briefing, arrival assistance, and PGWP advice.