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    Canada Visitor Visa - Short-Term Study (6 Months or Less) from Bangladesh

    Visitor Visa (TRV) for eligible courses or study programs of 6 months or less in Canada, where a study permit is generally not required.

    Last Updated: 31 August 2026

    The Canada Visitor Visa, formally a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), can be used by Bangladeshi nationals travelling to Canada for an eligible short-term course or study program lasting 6 months or less. Under IRCC rules, a study permit is generally not required when the studies are not part of a longer study program and can be completed within the period authorized for the visitor's stay in Canada.

    Applicants must still meet Canada's visitor requirements and present a credible study purpose, sufficient funds, ties outside Canada and a clear intention to leave at the end of the authorized stay. If the short course forms part of a longer program, or the applicant intends to continue studying in Canada afterward, a study permit should generally be considered before travel. Visitor Visa applications are normally submitted online, followed by biometrics where required and passport submission only after an IRCC request. 

    Document Checklist

    1. Passport: Valid passport for the intended trip to Canada. Provide a clear colour copy of the biographical page and pages containing stamps, visas or other markings; IRCC currently advises the travel document should generally be valid for at least 6 months from the planned travel date.
    2. Previous Passport(s) & Travel History: Copies of previous passport(s), visas and relevant entry/exit records to support the applicant's travel history and ensure consistency with the information declared in the application. IRCC may consider travel evidence from the previous 10 years.
    3. IRCC Online Application, Forms & Personalized Checklist: Complete the Visitor Visa application through the appropriate IRCC account and upload all required documents. Applicants aged 18 or over must complete IMM 5645 (Family Information Form). Where applicable, also complete IMM 5257 SCH1 (Schedule 1) and any additional forms requested by IRCC, then pay the applicable fees.
    4. Cover Letter: Applicant's signed letter explaining the short-term study purpose, course or program, Canadian institution, intended study and travel dates, academic or professional relevance, trip funding and accommodation plan. The information should remain consistent with the online application and supporting evidence.
    5. Letter of Acceptance / Enrolment & Course Details: Copy of the Canadian school or institution's acceptance or enrolment letter confirming the course/program title, location, start and end dates and duration of 6 months or less. Include tuition fee details and payment evidence where available, plus a course outline or relevant academic/professional evidence where it helps explain the study purpose.
    6. Flight Reservation: Provisional flight itinerary/reservation showing travel dates, route and flight details, consistent with the planned schedule. IRCC accepts flight details as itinerary evidence; purchasing a non-refundable ticket before a decision is not necessary.
    7. Hotel Reservation / Accommodation Booking: Booking confirmation covering intended stay dates, showing applicant name, accommodation name/address, check-in/out dates and booking reference; consistent with the itinerary.
    8. Proof of Occupation: Documents confirming your current professional status and ties to your home country, such as employment certificates, leave approval, pay slips, salary statements, study evidence or business-related documents. These should be recent, consistent with your application and support your ongoing occupation and expected return after the visit.
    9. Employer / Study / Business Supporting Letter: Where applicable, provide a letter confirming the applicant's role or enrolment, salary or relevant status, length of employment or study, approved leave and expected continuation after the visit. For employed applicants, provide a recent employer letter on official letterhead with employment, salary and employer contact details, along with recent 6 months’ payslips to support ongoing employment and declared income.
    10. Business/Company Financial Evidence (where applicable): Self-employed applicants may provide recent business bank statements, ownership evidence and other records that help demonstrate active business operations, income and the source of funds used for the trip.
    11. Business Registration & Tax Records (where applicable): Relevant Trade License, Incorporation Certificate, company registration documents, TIN and Income Tax Return records may be included where they support the applicant's business status, income and ties to Bangladesh.
    12. Personal Bank Statements & Financial Evidence: Provide at least 6 months of personal and/or salary account details showing the account holder, balances, transaction history and bank contact information. Add other credible financial evidence where relevant to explain income, savings and the source and availability of trip funds.
    13. Personal TIN & ITR: Personal TIN certificate and recent Income Tax Return records may be included to support declared income, financial history and economic ties where relevant to the applicant's circumstances.
    14. Proof of Legal Residence in Bangladesh (where applicable): Applicants who are not Bangladeshi nationals should provide evidence of lawful residence in Bangladesh.
    15. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate or family-related documents where applicable, especially when they help explain family composition, accompanying travellers or ties outside Canada.
    16. Minor Applicant Documents: For applicants under 18, provide birth certificate, parental or legal guardian authorization where applicable, parent/legal guardian identification, relevant financial support evidence and custody or guardianship documents where required. 

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Confirm the Short-Term Study Exemption

    Check that the course or program lasts 6 months or less, is not part of a longer study program and can be completed within the period authorized for the stay. If longer study is planned, consider a Study Permit before travel.

    Step 2

    Secure Acceptance & Prepare the Study Case

    Obtain acceptance or enrolment evidence from the Canadian institution and prepare documents explaining the course, its relevance, tuition and trip funding, accommodation and reasons to return after completion.

    Step 3

    Apply Online through the Appropriate IRCC Account

    Complete the Visitor Visa application online and select short-term studies (course or program of six months or less). Follow the personalized checklist, complete the applicable forms and upload the required evidence.

    Step 4

    Pay the Fees & Submit the Application

    Pay CAD 100 for the Visitor Visa plus the biometrics fee where required, review the application for consistency and submit it online to IRCC.

    Step 5

    Receive the BIL & Give Biometrics

    If biometrics are required, wait for the IRCC Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL), upload it when booking as required by VFS Bangladesh, book the free VAC appointment and attend to provide fingerprints and a photograph.

    Step 6

    IRCC Assesses the Application

    IRCC reviews the short-term study purpose, temporary intent, funds and admissibility, and may request additional documents, verification or further information.

    Step 7

    Submit the Passport after IRCC Request

    If IRCC issues a Passport Request Letter, book the required passport-submission appointment and submit the passport through a Canada VAC in Bangladesh. After return, check the visa details and carry the relevant study documents when travelling; final admission and authorized stay are decided at the border.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    The course does not clearly qualify for short-term study without a permit

    How UnivEase helps

    We help review the course duration, program structure, start/end dates and any linked or future study plans so the application uses the appropriate Canadian temporary-residence application type.

    The study purpose or course relevance is not convincingly explained

    How UnivEase helps

    We help align the chosen course with the applicant's academic, professional or personal background and explain why the proposed short study is reasonable at this stage.

    Tuition, living and travel costs are not supported by credible funds

    How UnivEase helps

    We review tuition evidence, trip budget, six-month account history, income and any sponsor support so the source and availability of funds are presented clearly.

    The file suggests an unclear return plan or undisclosed longer-study intention

    How UnivEase helps

    We cross-check course completion, employment or study commitments, family and economic ties, future plans and IRCC answers so the temporary nature of the visit is presented consistently.

    VFS & Embassy

    Embassy

    High Commission of Canada, Dhaka
    Address: United Nations Road, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
    Telephone: +880 2 5566 8444
    Visa Queries: IRCC Web Form
    Website: Click Here
    Access: Services are generally by appointment
    Office Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 08:00-16:30; Thursday 08:00-13:30 

    Visa Application Centre

    Canada Visa Application Centres, Bangladesh
    Locations: Dhaka; Chittagong; Sylhet.
    Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 09:00-17:00 at all three centres.
    Appointments: Biometrics after a BIL; booking is free. Passport submission appointment required after IRCC requests the passport.
    Website: Click Here 

    IRCC Visa Office

    IRCC Visa Office Serving Bangladesh – Singapore
    Office: High Commission of Canada, Singapore
    Address: One George Street, #11-01, Singapore 049145
    Telephone: +65 6854 5900
    Visa & Immigration Email: singapore-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
    Visa Queries: IRCC Web Form 

    Frequently Asked Questions

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