INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – APPLYING FOR STUDENT VISA & PERMIT
If you wish to take academic, professional or vocational training at a university, college or other educational institution in Canada, you will need a study permit before you enter Canada. There are a few exceptions to this rule. For example, you do not need a permit if you are enrolling in a short-term course or program of six months or less. However, if you think you might study for more than six months, it is a good idea to obtain a study permit before you arrive.
Many visa offices have specific local instructions about which documents you must submit with your application.
You must include:
- your letter of acceptance;
- proof of your identity; and
- proof that you have sufficient funds for your stay in Canada.