How to apply for a study permit? Before jumping into it. Let’s start with some basic information.
What is a study permit?
It is a document that allows foreign national to study in a Designated Learning Institution (DLIs) in Canada. It is not a visa, this alone won’t let you enter Canadian territory. You need a visitor visa or a (eTA) electronic travel authorization. Therefore,If the study permit is approved, you will be issued one together with the study permit. Here is how to apply for a study permit.
Requirements:
Be fully vaccinated (unless you are under the age of 18)
Be enrolled at university/college/Canadian Education Institution that is part of the designated list of institutions (DLI)
Proof of funds for your tuition fees, living expenses
No Criminal Record (Police certificate might be required)
Good Health and a medical exam might be required
Proof that you will leave Canada when your study permit expires
Documentation
Proof that LOA (Letter of acceptance) original or copy with the study permit application
A valid passport
Two recent passport size photos
Proof of funds: bank statements, letter of support if someone else is paying for you, bank loan, proof of funding inside Canada if you got a full ride scholarship
Outside Quebec
| Persons coming to Canada | Amount of funds required per year (doesn’t include tuition) | Amount of funds required per month (additional to the tuition) |
| You (the student) | CAN$10,000 | CAN$833 |
| First family member | CAN$4,000 | CAN$333 |
| Every additional accompanying family member | CAN$3,000 | CAN$255 |
In Quebec
| People coming to Canada | Amount of funds required per year (doesn’t include tuition) | Amount of funds required per month (doesn’t include tuition) |
| 1 person under the age of 18 | CAN$6,569 | CAN$547 |
| 1 person aged 18 or over | CAN$13,134 | CAN$1,095 |
| 2 people aged 18 or over | CAN$19,264 | CAN$1,605 |
| 2 people aged 18 or over and 1 person under the age of 18 | CAN$21,579 | CAN$1,798 |
| 2 people aged 18 or over and 2 people under the age of 18 | CAN$23,290 |
Letter of explanation which stipulates and narrates your purpose to come and study in Canada. This helps understand the officer the reason you would like to study in Canada.
CAQ (Québec Acceptance Certificate) this is only required if you want to study in Canada for more than six months, your school will provide you with the how-to apply for a CAQ.
Custodian Declaration Letter it only applies for minors, you will need to complete this form Custodianship Declaration form (PDF, 1.02 MB)
Who is a minor in Canada? It all depends on what Province or territory you would like to apply for a study permit. Anyone under the legal age must apply. Here is the legal age by province and territory.
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan the legal age is 18 years old. British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Yukon the legal age is 19 years old.
How to apply
Get your documents ready
LOA
All documents required
Letter of explanation
Provide a CAQ if you plan to study in Quebec
Apply online
If you are applying from inside or outside Canada, you need to apply online.
After Applying
Biometrics and photos
Process Study Permit , if it is incomplete you might be asked for the missing documents or return the application without it processing it
You might be asked to interview with a Canadian official in your country
Send us more information
You might need to get a police certificate/and or Medical Exam
You can submit missing documents through your account or the web form
Please note your application won’t be processed if it not complete
If there are any changes such as address change, contact info you have to update your application
My study permit was approved where do I get it?
It will be mailed to you or you can get it at the port of entry when you are arrive in Canada
What happens in case of a refusal?
A letter explaining the reason why would be sent to you. You can contact the visa office that issued the refusal letter to ask more questions.
Please note you can come to Canada before your study period start to get settled and explore. Need help with your study permit?
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