Essential Packing Guide for Canada Study Visa Students
Planning your luggage for traveling to Canada as a student on a study visa requires careful
consideration to ensure you have all the necessary items for your stay.
“Essential Packing Guide for Canada Study Visa Students ”
Below is a comprehensive plan for your luggage, including a list of relevant products and
materials to pack:
Relevant Products and Materials Checklist Summary:
✓ Clothing & Accessories
✓ Kitchen Basics
✓ Personal Care and Toiletries
✓ Electronics & Gears
✓ Travel Documents and Essentials
✓ Miscellaneous
Baggage Allowance: Check your airline's policy; typically, 2 bags of 23-27kg each, and a
7-12kg hand-carry with a laptop bag and suit (you can redistribute items if checked luggage
exceeds the limit).
Essential Items: Prepare with items like warm clothing for the Canadian weather, raincoat,
toiletries, personal care items, and appropriate shoes.
Medications: Bring necessary medications as purchasing in Canada can be expensive.
Document Copies: Carry two sets of all visa application documents in different bags and
keep a digital copy on your laptop.
Divide Luggage: Organize items in separate bags to be self-sufficient in case of lost
baggage.
Purchase in Canada: While some items can be bought in Canada, consider bringing
essentials to save on costs.
Preparation is Key: Plan wisely to embark on your Canadian journey confidently and
gracefully.
Note! Divide your luggage into bags such that you can easily live with items in the bag in
case the other bag is lost by the airline. Although in that case they find and return the lost
baggage after a week or two, or pay you if they don’t find it, still, you must live for a week
or two without that bag. This is a rare case, but it happened with a friend of mine so don’t
put all your shirts etc., all in one bag.
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Cost per Item
QUANTITY ITEMS ($USD) ✔
4–6 Shirts (Polo / Tees) $5 - $10 ☐
5–8 Dress Shirts $5 - $10 ☐
3–5 Dress Pants $5 - $10 ☐
2–3 Coats / Casual / Dress / Suit $30 - $150 ☐
5–6 Bottom Wear (Jeans / Cotton Pants / Joggers / Cargo) $10 - $20 ☐
2–3 Trousers / Tracksuit $8 - $10 ☐
2–3 Night clothes / Sleepwear $5 - $10 ☐
5–6 Sweater / Jersey $10 - $30 ☐
3–5 Sweatshirts / Jumpers (i.e., Hoodie) $15 - $30 ☐
3–4 Upper Wear / Normal Jackets $25 - $50 ☐
1–2 Winter Jackets (Buy from Canada) $80 - $250 ☐
1–2 Muffler / Ear Wear $5 ☐
1–2 Warm Cap / Beanie $5 ☐
3–4 Shorts $5 - $10 ☐
2–3 Cultural Wear (Traditional Clothes) $10 - $25 ☐
7 – 10 Undergarments $5 ☐
5–7 Vest $3 ☐
1–2 Inner-Wear / Thermal Wear (Warmer) $20 ☐
2–3 Winter Gloves $10 - $80 ☐
2–3 Belt $2 ☐
2–3 Ties / Bow $2 ☐
2–3 Formal Shoes $20 - $80 ☐
2–3 Sports Shoes (i.e., Sneakers) $30 - $100 ☐
2–4 Casual Shoes (i.e., Flip-Flops / Sleepers) $10 ☐
1–2 Winter Shoes (Buy here from Canada) $50 - $200 ☐
5–6 Socks (Long & Shorts) $5 ☐
3–5 Studs / Jewelry / Watches $5 - $20 ☐
2–3 Towel $5 ☐
5 – 10 Hangers $1 ☐
1–2 Raincoats $5 ☐
TOTAL $400 - $1150
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS – (Utensils / Food / Staples)
Cost per Item
QUANTITY ITEMS ($USD) ✔
2–3 Bowl / Plate (Ceramic & Disposal) $2 - $5 ☐
2–3 Food Container (Storage Box) $5 ☐
1 Fri-pan (Induction Insulated Coated; suitable with Electric Heating) $5 - $10 ☐
1–2 Saucepan / Pot / Dispenser (Induction) $10 - $15 ☐
1–2 Spatula / Ladle $2 ☐
2–3 Glass / Mug or Cup / Bottles $2 - $5 ☐
2 Pair
(Each)
Spoon / Fork / Spork / Knife $2 - $5 ☐
1 (Roll) Aluminum Foil $10 ☐
~ Spices (Not Recommended; cuz everything available here @ Canada) - ☐
5 – 10 Ready to Cook Meals products (i.e., Oats, Cereal, Maggie / Popcorn) $10 ☐
5 – 10 Snacks (Chips / Juice / Protein Bars / Chocolates) $5 ☐
~ Dry Fruits / Nuts / Dates $20 - $50 ☐
15 – 50
(Pieces)
Plastic Bags (Disposals) $5 ☐
1 (Roll) Wrapping Sheet $10 ☐
2 Pair
(Each)
Scrubbers / Washers & Brushes $5 ☐
1–2 Lighter / Spark $2 ☐
1 Kitchen shears (i.e., Steel Scissor) $3 ☐
1 Funnel (Optional) $1 ☐
1 Digital Kitchen Weight Scale (Optional) $10 ☐
TOTAL $110 – $150
PERSONAL CARE, MEDICINES & TOILETRIES
Cost per Item
QUANTITY ITEMS ($USD) ✔
2–5 Facial Care (i.e., Cream / Lotion / Facewash / Soap) $5 - $20 ☐
2–3 Hair Care (Gel / Hair Spray / Hair Oil / Hairbrush) $5 - $10 ☐
2 Pair
(Each)
Toothpaste & Toothbrush $5 ☐
2 Shampoo & Body Washers $5 - $10 ☐
1–2 Portable Scissor $2 ☐
1–2 Balm (Vaseline / Chapstick) $2 ☐
2 Nail Cutter $1 - $2 ☐
5–8 Shaver (Razor / Blade) $5 ☐
2–3 Trimmer (Suitable with 110 volts) $10 - $25 ☐
1 Hair Blower $10 ☐
2–3 Body Spray / Deodorant $5 - $10 ☐
2–4 Perfume & Attar $5 - $20 ☐
5 – 10 Tissue & Paper Towels (Racks / Toilet Paper / Portable Packs) $1 - $5 ☐
1–2 Paper Soap $2 ☐
1–2 Sewing Needle & Threads (Spare Buttons) $1 ☐
~ Drugs (Medicines for; Headaches, Allergies, food poisoning, etc.) - ☐
1 First Aid & Kit $10 - $20 ☐
10 – 20 Facial Masks (Covid / Dust / KN95 / N95) $2 - $5 ☐
1–2 Hand Sanitizer $1 - $3 ☐
1–2 Portable Pouch / Bag $5 ☐
TOTAL $80 - $100
ELECTRONICS & GEARS
Cost per Item
QUANTITY ITEMS ($USD) ✔
1 Power Bank $5 ☐
1–2 Universal Switch / Converter / International Adapter $2 ☐
1–2 Portable Switch Extension $2 - $3 ☐
1 Portable Iron $5 ☐
1–2 Flashlight / Emergency Light $1 - $2 ☐
2–3 Charger / Cables $2 - $5 ☐
~ Memory Card / USB Type C & Micro - ☐
~ USB / Storage Device (SSD, USB, etc.) $5 - $20 ☐
~ Laptop Accessories (Optional) - ☐
~ GPS / e-Tag (Optional) $10 ☐
~ Spare Mobile (Optional) - ☐
~ Go Pro / DSLR Camera (Optional) - ☐
1 Traveling Gadgets $5 - $20 ☐
~ 110 Volt – Converter (Step-Down Stabilizer) $10 ☐
~ Smart Watch (Optional) $5 - $10 ☐
1 Electric Pot / Electric Boiler $10 ☐
1 Portable Grinder or Shaker $10 - $15 ☐
1 Rechargeable Battery Charger $5 - $10 ☐
TOTAL $80 - $100
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & ESSENTIALS
Cost per Item
QUANTITY ITEMS ($USD) ✔
~ All Edu Documents & Certifications (if any) - ☐
~ National ID Card / Passport - ☐
~ ETA, Travelling, and Permit Docs (i.e., IMMxxx…) - ☐
3x (Copies) Visa Application Docs (i.e., SOP, LOA, etc.) - ☐
~ Insurance Docs (if any) - ☐
1 Traveling Pouch $5 ☐
1 Neck Pillow (Optional) $5 ☐
1–2 Umbrella $5 ☐
TOTAL $15
MISCELLANEOUS
Cost per Item
QUANTITY ITEMS ($USD) ✔
1–2 Wallet / Purse $2 - $10 ☐
2–3 Sunglasses / Shades $5 - $20 ☐
2–4 Classic Watches $10 - $50 ☐
1–2 Comforter (AC Blanket) $10 - $30 ☐
2–3 Bedsheet / Pillowcases (Optional: Sleeping Bag) $5 - $10 ☐
1 Prayer Mat $5 - $10 ☐
10 – 20 Stationery items (i.e., Calculator, Notebook, Stapler, Doc Envelop, Files) $5 ☐
1–2 Screwdriver Kit $5 ☐
2–4 Locks for Luggage Protection $2 ☐
~ National Flag $5 ☐
~ Badges / Accessories (if any) $1 - $2 ☐
1 (Stack) Blank Pages (Pack or Rack) – (Optional) $2 ☐
~ Stickers (Optional) $1 ☐
1 Portable Bidet (Muslim Shower) – (Optional) $10 - $40 ☐
1–2 Room Spray $5 ☐
TOTAL $75 - $150