Where do I apply?
You apply to the nearest Canadian visa office. You must obtain permission to study in Canada before leaving for Canada. However, the following persons may apply from within Canada:
- Those holding valid work or study permits and their family members.
- Those holding temporary resident permits (TRPs) valid for a minimum of six months, and their family.
- Refugee claimants.
- Persons under a removal order that cannot be enforced.
- Permanent resident applicants and their family members from the following classes:
live-in-caregiver;
spouse or common-law partner;
protected persons, and humanitarian and compassionate considerations (H&C).
- Persons whose study permits were authorized at a visa office.
- Family members of:
athletes on a Canadian-based team;
media representatives;
members of the clergy; or
Military personnel assigned to Canada.
Some applicants may submit information at a port of entry if they have a letter of acceptance from a Canadian educational institution and are:
- nationals or permanent residents of the United States;
- residents of Greenland or residents of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon; or
- people whose study permits have been approved in writing by officers outside Canada but to whom the permits have not been issued.
In some cases, foreign nationals, including claimants for refugee protection, may apply for study permits in Canada.
What is the cost of a visa?
If a student visa and/or authorization is required, the cost is CAN $125 payable in the local currency.
How long is the visa valid for?
Student permits are valid for the duration of the program of study. Where temporary resident visas are required these are also valid for the duration of study.
Other information:
Once the immigration officer has reviewed your application, they decide if an interview is necessary. If so, the visa officer will provide details of the time and place.
Some applicants may be asked to attend a medical examination. This may delay the application process by up over three months.
Your application may be delayed or returned to you unprocessed if you make a mistake on the form.
Can my husband or wife and children accompany me to Canada?
Your spouse or dependant children may either accompany you to Canada or they can join you at a later date. Any individuals traveling on your student permit must also meet the requirements for visitors to Canada. They may be required to provide evidence that they are law abiding and have no criminal record. They may also be required to have a medical examination, and to obtain a temporary resident visa.
If they intend to travel with you, include them on your application by providing their names and other information in the appropriate space on the application form and provide their photos. You will be required to provide a marriage certificate for your spouse and birth certificates for any accompanying dependants. If they wish to follow you to Canada at a later date, they must make a separate application for admission.
Canada Student Visas Required Documents
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