Student Visa from Kenya to Canada

This visa enables foreigners to be enrolled in any institution of learning in the country.

Applicants of this visa must have been accepted to study in a school in Canada before initiating the visa application process.

The Canadian study permit serves as a Canadian student visa for the duration of your stay.

Once you have a Canadian study permit, you can apply to renew it from within Canada if you decide to continue your studies.

For full-time students registered at an accredited higher education institution, a study permit also allows you to work part-time on campus.

You may also be able to work off-campus, work as a co-op or intern as part of your program, stay in Canada as a permanent resident or seek employment after graduation. 

You can apply for a Canadian study permit either online or through a paper application obtainable from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website.

Applicants are to provide a copy of their criminal record in form of a police clearance certificate.

Paper applications typically take about twice as long, and it’s always recommended to check the processing times well in advance.

Applicants are to provide proof of medical fitness.

Applicants are to provide biometric fingerprints during application.

Proof of proficiency in the English language is required. Most times accessed from your TOEFL or IELTS tests results.

Applicants are to provide proof of part or full payment of tuition fees.

Original transcripts and certificates from previous schools are required.

A proof of scholarship award is necessary

Documents providing proof that you have the incentive of returning to your country.

Proof of paid visa application fee should be presented before you can be granted this visa.

If your visa expires before the expiry of your visa, you are free to apply for an extension to cover the period of your study.

Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country should be provided.

Travelers must undergo a medical checkup and ensure they are in good health before they travel to the country.

Proof of financial sufficiency that covers duration of stay.