Canadian Visa Regulations
How to apply for a Study Permit in Canada
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1. Collect the documents you need for your application.
2. Fill in the application form, which can be downloaded from our web site. Include the correct Application Fee of C$ 125.00. Verify acceptable methods of payment with the office where you submit your application.
3. Submit your application, fees, and required documents to a Visa Office at the Canadian embassy, Canadian High Commission or Canadian Consulate responsible for the country in which you are living.
4. Supply additional information or documents when the Visa Office requests it. This may include:
Medical Examination Results:
You must pass a medical exam, if you come from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Korea, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan. If you are from a country not named, please check this web site.
A Visa Officer will advise you if you need to take a medical examination, and will provide you with instructions on how to proceed. If you need a medical examination, processing your application could take at least three extra months.
Police Certificates/Certificate of Good Conduct:
A Visa Officer may request a police certificate to prove to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Officers that you are a responsible person and that you do not have a criminal record. Police agencies may do a criminal or security background check. These checks may be done on anyone 18 years of age and over applying for a Study Permit.
When you apply for your Study Permit, there is no guarantee of acceptance. You should not take any final steps, such as purchasing plane tickets or quitting your job, until your Study Permit is approved
Documents needed to apply for a Study Permit
Although the documents listed below are normally needed to support your application, local requirements may also apply. Visit the Web site of the visa office responsible for your region to check that you have all documents you need before submitting your application.
Note: If you are not a citizen of the country in which you are applying, you may need to provide proof of your present immigration status in the country of application; If the government that issued your passport or travel document requires a re-entry permit you must obtain one before you apply for a Canadian visa. You may also need to provide additional documents to the ones listed below.
1. Proof of acceptance
If you will attend a university, college or technical institution in Canada, you will need a letter from that institution showing:
● the name of the institution;
● confirmation of your acceptance and/or registration as a student;
● the course of study;
● the duration of the academic program; and
● the latest date you may register.
2. Proof of identity
You will need:
● A valid passport or travel document, which guarantees re-entry to the country that issued it.
● Two recent passport-size photos for you. The name and date of birth of the person should be written on the back of each photo.
3. Proof of financial support
You will need to have evidence that you can support yourself and your accompanying family members while you study in Canada. Such evidence may include:
● proof of a Canadian bank account in your name if money has been transferred to Canada;
● your bank statements for the past four months;
● a bank draft in convertible currency;
● proof of payment of tuition and residence fees;
The minimum amount that you need is for a single student C$ 10,000 per year (12 months), plus the cost of tuition (C$ 833 per month). You can prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself in Canada by showing:
● a letter from your bank or credit union;
● a bank draft; or
● a letter from the person or institution providing you with your money.
Note: If there are foreign-exchange control measures in your country, you must provide proof that the exchange control authorities will permit you to export funds for all of your expenses.
4. Letter of explanation, if you wish to apply for a Study Permit, even though you do not need one:
There are benefits to having a Study Permit, even if you do not require one. If you have a valid Study Permit, you can:
● work part-time on campus at the college or university at which you are registered as a full-time student; and
● apply to renew your Study Permit from within Canada, if you decide to continue studying in Canada.
If you are applying for a Study Permit even though you do not need one, you should include a letter saying why you are applying for a Study Permit, so that the Visa Officer is certain that you understand your options.
For example:
“Dear Visa Officer,
I would like a study permit for my eight-week English course because I would like to apply to a Canadian-university program after I finish the English course.”
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1. Collect the documents you need for your application.
2. Fill in the application form, which can be downloaded from our web site. Include the correct Application Fee of C$ 125.00. Verify acceptable methods of payment with the office where you submit your application.
3. Submit your application, fees, and required documents to a Visa Office at the Canadian embassy, Canadian High Commission or Canadian Consulate responsible for the country in which you are living.
4. Supply additional information or documents when the Visa Office requests it. This may include:
Medical Examination Results:
You must pass a medical exam, if you come from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Korea, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan. If you are from a country not named, please check this web site.
A Visa Officer will advise you if you need to take a medical examination, and will provide you with instructions on how to proceed. If you need a medical examination, processing your application could take at least three extra months.
Police Certificates/Certificate of Good Conduct:
A Visa Officer may request a police certificate to prove to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Officers that you are a responsible person and that you do not have a criminal record. Police agencies may do a criminal or security background check. These checks may be done on anyone 18 years of age and over applying for a Study Permit.
When you apply for your Study Permit, there is no guarantee of acceptance. You should not take any final steps, such as purchasing plane tickets or quitting your job, until your Study Permit is approved
Documents needed to apply for a Study Permit
Although the documents listed below are normally needed to support your application, local requirements may also apply. Visit the Web site of the visa office responsible for your region to check that you have all documents you need before submitting your application.
Note: If you are not a citizen of the country in which you are applying, you may need to provide proof of your present immigration status in the country of application; If the government that issued your passport or travel document requires a re-entry permit you must obtain one before you apply for a Canadian visa. You may also need to provide additional documents to the ones listed below.
1. Proof of acceptance
If you will attend a university, college or technical institution in Canada, you will need a letter from that institution showing:
● the name of the institution;
● confirmation of your acceptance and/or registration as a student;
● the course of study;
● the duration of the academic program; and
● the latest date you may register.
2. Proof of identity
You will need:
● A valid passport or travel document, which guarantees re-entry to the country that issued it.
● Two recent passport-size photos for you. The name and date of birth of the person should be written on the back of each photo.
3. Proof of financial support
You will need to have evidence that you can support yourself and your accompanying family members while you study in Canada. Such evidence may include:
● proof of a Canadian bank account in your name if money has been transferred to Canada;
● your bank statements for the past four months;
● a bank draft in convertible currency;
● proof of payment of tuition and residence fees;
The minimum amount that you need is for a single student C$ 10,000 per year (12 months), plus the cost of tuition (C$ 833 per month). You can prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself in Canada by showing:
● a letter from your bank or credit union;
● a bank draft; or
● a letter from the person or institution providing you with your money.
Note: If there are foreign-exchange control measures in your country, you must provide proof that the exchange control authorities will permit you to export funds for all of your expenses.
4. Letter of explanation, if you wish to apply for a Study Permit, even though you do not need one:
There are benefits to having a Study Permit, even if you do not require one. If you have a valid Study Permit, you can:
● work part-time on campus at the college or university at which you are registered as a full-time student; and
● apply to renew your Study Permit from within Canada, if you decide to continue studying in Canada.
If you are applying for a Study Permit even though you do not need one, you should include a letter saying why you are applying for a Study Permit, so that the Visa Officer is certain that you understand your options.
For example:
“Dear Visa Officer,
I would like a study permit for my eight-week English course because I would like to apply to a Canadian-university program after I finish the English course.”
