Canada student visa guide for Ghanaian and Nigerian applicants

Canada's Student Direct Stream (SDS) is the fastest route to a study permit — most decisions in 4 weeks.

SDS eligibility - Letter of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) - GIC of CA$20,635 deposited with a Canadian bank - First-year tuition paid in full - IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 6.0) - Medical exam from an IRCC-approved panel physician

Step by step 1. Receive your DLI Letter of Acceptance 2. Purchase your GIC from Scotiabank, ICICI, or others 3. Pay first-year tuition to the DLI 4. Complete biometrics at the Accra VAC (or Lagos) 5. Submit your SDS application online 6. Receive your study permit approval — average 4 weeks

Common pitfalls - Insufficient ties to home country in your Statement of Purpose - Weak proof of funds - Inconsistent timeline narrative

Our visa specialists have a 92% SDS approval rate.