Canada Study Permit

Studying in
Canada

450 000 international students currently study in Canada, a figure that is constantly growing

Study Permit in Canada

Education in Canada

Canada has one of the best education systems in the world. This is why each year, the number of international students studying in Canada keeps growing. To study in Canada, you need to acquire a study permit first.

What is a study permit?

A study permit is a document issued by the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to international students, allowing them to study in Canada for a given time. It is usually given to students whose studies in Canada will last for more than six months.

Applying for a Study  Permit

Before you start your application, ensure that you meet all the requirements set by the IRCC to qualify for a study permit. This avoids wastage of time and money. They may apply for a study permit, online or by paper. Paper applications must be given to a visa processing office outside of Canada.
As soon as the letter of acceptance is received, it is important to apply for the study permit. Processing times may vary and during busier times, such as the summer months, delays are likely.

Our Regulated Immigration Consultant can help you in creating your visa application. Please get in touch with us today.

Eligibility requirements for study in Canada

To apply for a study permit, you need:

  • An acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
  • A valid passport or travel document
  • Prove that you have enough money to pay for your: tuition fees, living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada
  • Be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.
  • Be in good health. You may need to complete a medical exam.
  • Convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your studies.

Documents needed to apply for student visa

  • Documents needed to apply for a Student Visa outside Canada.
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of acceptance
  • Proof of financial support
  • Letter of explanation

Apart from the above mentioned documents, you might need to provide some other details when you apply for a student visa outside Canada. If you are not a citizen of a nation where you submit your student visa application, then you will have to furnish a proof of your present immigration status in the nation where you are applying.

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