Main steps to take for the Canadian student visa
Here is what Ghanaian students have to do to get a student visa that will allow them to study in Canada:
You can apply for visa online or on paper. If you apply on paper you will have to visit a visa application centre in Ghana to submit your documents. Depending on your situation, after your application is analysed, it is possible you will be called for a visa interview. You will also have to travel to London, UK, to take a medical exam provided by a certified medical officer.
Ghanaian students maybe have to provide biometrics during the visa application process. Your biometrics are, basically, extra identification (e.g. fingerprinting and pictures) that countries use for security purposes.
You will have to attend a visa interview during the application process.
The Study permit from Canada is valid for up to course duration + 3 months. So that you can stay during your entire degree programme, you may need to renew your visa every year. If you want to stay in Canada after your degree is over, you will have to apply for a different visa, or a visa renewal through the immigration office.
How much will I have to pay for the student visa?
To apply for the Canadian Study permit, you will also have to pay a fee of 150 CAD. Depending on your situation, Canadian authorities will allow you to pay this fee online, on location at a visa application centre in Ghana, or through a bank transfer.
Ghanaian students won’t need to get health insurance for a Canadian visa.
If you apply for the visa at an application centre, you’ll have to pay a visa service fee of 31 CAD. You will also need to pay for the travel costs to London for your medical exam. You may also have to pay for the medical exam. CAD.
What documents will I need to get for my student visa?
When you apply for your visa, one of the most important things you need to prove is that you can support yourself during your study programme. For Canada, they require you to prove that if you are going to study in any province except Quebec you can pay 833 CAD/month, or if you are going to study in Quebec you can pay 917 CAD/ either from an external source or already in your bank account.
Ghanaian students won’t have to prove they speak English well enough to study in an international university in Canada. These language skills ensure that you can succeed in your classes and manage your way around Canada.
Ghanaian students will need to take a medical test before arriving in Canada.
Ghanaian students won’t need to set up a Restricted Bank Account. This type of bank account restricts the amount of money you can withdraw every month, and only allows you to access it when you arrive in Canada.
Look at the Canada immigration website for more detailed visa information.
How can I apply for Canadian student visa from Ghana?
You can apply for visa online or on paper. If you apply on paper you will have to visit a visa application centre in Ghana to submit your documents. Depending on your situation, after your application is analysed, it is possible you will be called for a visa interview.