Study Permit information for Pakistan applicants
Apply for a Canadian study permit to attend a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
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Pakistan-specific factors IRCC considers
- Police certificate from local police station + NADRA — district-level documentation.
- HEC attestation required for degree verification before WES/IQAS.
- IELTS centres in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad.
- PKR volatility — proof of funds typically in USD.
Police certificate from Pakistan
PCC from local police station + NADRA verification; some districts require additional clearances.
ECA / credential evaluation
Higher Education Commission (HEC) attestation required first. WES is the most common provider.
VAC locations
- Islamabad
- Karachi
- Lahore
Embassy / High commission
High Commission of Canada, Diplomatic Enclave, Sector G-5, Islamabad.
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