A study permit is a document issued by the Canadian Government that allows foreigners to study in Canada at designated learning institutions.
It is important to note that your study permit is not a visa, so the permit by itself does not allow you to enter Canada. You also need a valid visitor visa or an eTA (electronic travel authorization) to enter Canada. If your study permit is approved by a Canadian consulate outside Canada, a visa will be issued with it.
If your study program in Canada is less than 6 months long, you DO NOT need a study permit. But if you plan to study in Canada for more than 6 months, or extend your stay after the initial program of studies, we do recommend you to apply for a study permit.
You must meet some basic requirements to get a Study Permit. The most relevant requirements are listed below:
If you cannot prove that you are eligible for the Canadian Study Permit, then they will reject your application.
You can also be refused a visa for security or health related reasons.
To submit an application for a study permit, the Government of Canada asks for a number of documents from you and your family members.
In order to study in Canada, the first thing you need to do is to obtain a LOA (Letter Of Acceptance) from a Canadian educational institution.
Note: Only after being accepted by a Canadian institution, you will be able to apply for a study permit.
Step 1 - Create a strategic plan on studying in Canada based on your end goal, budget and profile.
Step 2 - Obtain a letter of acceptance (LOA) from the chosen educational institution.
Step 3 - Submit a Study permit application.
The following documents are required in order to apply:
Depending on your home country, government processing times and the speed that you can gather all required information, we suggest starting registration of your college/university and the preparation of your study permit application at the same time.
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