✅ Student Visa Document Checklist

Printable student visa document checklist for Indian students: Canada, UK, Australia, USA, Germany, Ireland and New Zealand, with extra documents for sponsors, loans, gaps and previous refusals.

● Last updated November 3, 2026|By Arpit Chauhan|Checked against official sources · How we check facts

Quick answer: Every student visa needs a passport, an acceptance letter (LOA, CAS, CoE or I-20), proof of funds held the right way and academic documents. Indian applicants also need a TB test for the UK, a medical exam for Canada, Australia and New Zealand when asked, an APS certificate for Germany, and proof of fees paid for Ireland. Add sponsor, loan, gap and refusal documents if they apply to you.

A ticked checklist: passport and acceptance letter, proof of funds, medical or TB test, statement of purpose, fees paid and receipts — Build, tick and print your own list.

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Your situation:

Parents or a sponsor are paying I have an education loan I have a study gap I was refused a visa before I am under 18

Mistakes that delay or sink applications

Names and dates that do not match across your passport, marksheets, offer and bank statements.
Bank statements that break the rules: the UK 28-day rule, Ireland's 6-month history, or large deposits with no explanation.
Medical or TB tests done too early: the UK TB certificate is valid for 6 months, and Australian and Canadian results usually for 12.
Undeclared refusals from any country.
Documents arranged by an agent that you have not checked. You are responsible for everything submitted in your name.

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents do I need for a Canadian study permit from India?

A passport, a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution, a provincial attestation letter (unless you are a master's or PhD student at a public institution), proof of first-year tuition plus C$23,448 living costs and travel, a study plan, academic documents, a photo, biometrics and, when IRCC asks, a medical exam.

Do Indian students need a TB test for a UK student visa?

Yes. Applicants who have lived in India need a TB test certificate from a clinic approved by the UK Home Office before applying for a visa of more than 6 months.

Which countries need a medical exam for Indian students?

Canada (for stays over 6 months, when IRCC asks), Australia (health examinations including a chest X-ray), New Zealand (a chest X-ray for stays over 6 months, plus a full medical for stays over 12 months) and the UK (TB test). The USA, Germany and Ireland do not require a medical exam for the student visa itself.

Do I need a gap certificate?

No country requires a document called a gap certificate, but every officer will look for an explanation of gaps. Bring evidence for each gap year, such as work letters and payslips, course certificates or medical documents; some applicants add a short signed statement.

Should I submit my previous visa refusal?

Yes. Canada, the UK, the USA and Australia ask about refusals from any country. Declare it, include the letter and explain what has changed. Hiding it can be treated as misrepresentation.

Sources

Figures on this page were checked against these sources on 3 November 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official site before you apply.

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