How long does it take to get a Canadian visa now?

Applying for a Canadian study visa is also a time-consuming process, but the visa must be obtained before the course starts, otherwise the entire study abroad process will be disrupted, or even the entire study abroad plan will be cancelled. Many students are not sure how long it usually takes to get a Canadian visa. The editor of Study Abroad has compiled the following information.

Canadian visa issuance time

Canadian ordinary visa: When the materials are fully prepared, the processing time of the visa center is 1-3 months. During the application process, some applicants with relatively good information can obtain a visa within 1-2 months.

Canadian SPP or SDS visa: The review speed will be much faster, and the visa can usually be obtained in about 3-4 weeks.

Canadian study visa categories

Let’s review the main types of Canadian study visas before you can apply for the “certificate”. Canadian study visas are divided into three categories: Canadian SPP visa, Canadian SDS visa, and Canadian ordinary visa.

>>>Canada SPP Visa

The full name of Canada’s SPP program is Student Partners Program (China-Canada International Student Cooperation Program), which is mainly for students applying to Canadian public community colleges.

Main requirements for application: (1) The applicant institution is on the list of members of the Canadian Association of Public Colleges. (2) Students have an IELTS score of 5.5 or above. (3) GIC certificate of depositing 10,000 Canadian dollars in a designated bank, prepayment of one year's tuition or providing a guarantee equivalent to one year's tuition and other visa materials.