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The Study Permit in Canada vs. the Student Visa in the United Kingdom (Go for the best)

The Study Permit in Canada vs. the Student Visa in the United Kingdom (Go for the best)

Every student, including you, is entitled to a high-quality education. Both Canada and the United Kingdom provide exceptional study opportunities. The key question is, what are the elements that distinguish one student visa from another?

Is it the processing time for each permit, the cost and restrictions, or what you stand to gain by obtaining a student visa in these countries?

Based on my years of expertise as a visa adviser in Dubai, I have successfully taken preemptive efforts to compare the matching study Visas of these two countries.

Visa Requirements: 

The UK visa student visa is divided into two categories: short-term study visas for studies of less than six months and general tier-4 long-term visas. To apply for a Tier 4 UK visa, you must have a CAS reference number, an admission offer for a specific degree, a reference letter from a Tier-4 sponsor, and a bank statement to demonstrate your financial capabilities.

However, in order to apply for a Canada student visa from the UAE, you must first obtain admission to a DLI-recognized institution. Furthermore, you must be financially stable in order to cover the expense of living and school costs.

Obtain a police clearance, a medical report, and, most importantly, persuade the immigration officer in your application that you will leave Canada at the end of your studies.

Although the UK student visa is more expensive, obtaining a study permit in Canada might be difficult, especially if you have spent much and the immigration officer rejects your application because you were unable to convince them that you would leave at the end of your studies. It is reasonable to assume that the UK student visa comes out on top here.

Duration of Visa application processing: 

The location from which you apply influences how quickly your application is handled. The UK Immigration site recommends starting your application three months before your intended arrival date. When compared to the UK Student visa, it might take up to six months to get a study permit in Canada.

If you are applying to the UK and want your Visa application handled quickly, you may choose to pay to expedite the procedure. In terms of speedier processing time, I vote for the United Kingdom.

The visa price is divided into three categories: 

visa fee, health surcharge, and extra processing fee (if you choose to pay this), totaling over 600 EUR. On the other hand, applying for a Canadian student visa will only cost you $160, which covers the visa price, biometrics collection charge, and service fee (specific to some countries).

Okay, given the expense of either country’s student visa application, Canada is the better alternative for you here, especially if you are unable to handle the exorbitant cost of application.

Opportunities for employment after graduation:

I will discuss them here. Given the recent surge in the need for skilled immigrants in Canada, the country has become a very excellent place to study since there is a strong chance you will get a decent career. The United Kingdom has prospects as well, but it cannot compete with Canada in terms of skilled labour demand.

Aside from that, if you enrol in a postgraduate degree in Canada, the government will give you an extra 2 or 3 years to work once you finish your studies. This is not the case in the United Kingdom, where you must either leave the country or obtain a working visa before you may stay any longer.

In terms of visa validity

Canada prevails. The student visa granted for your studies will be valid for the duration of your programme, plus an additional three months to leave the country. In the UK, you only have one month after finishing your studies to prepare for your departure. This varies according on the level of study programme you wish to apply for in each country.

These are some of the aspects to consider while deciding between these two nations to study in. Furthermore, additional elements such as language obstacles and climatic conditions in each place must be considered to assess how effectively you can adapt to these situations.

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