TEMPORARY STATUS

Studying in Canada

For Students:

Foreign students* need a study permit to study at a university or college or to take any academic course, professional or vocational training if their study program lasts more than six months. As well foreign student is required to apply for a temporary Resident visa to enter to Canada issued by a visa office abroad.

If the student is a family or staff member of a foreign representative to Canada accredited by the Department of Foreign Affaires and International Trade, he/she does not need to obtain a study permit. National or permanent residents of the United States residents of Greenland or residents of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon may apply at any entry port if they have an acceptance letter from a Canadian educational institution. Minor children attending canadian pre-schools, primary or secondary schools, except for children accompanying parents who are in Canada as visitors do not need a study permit as well.

Foreign students must meet certain requirements when applying for study permit. He/she must have an acceptance letter from the educational institution, undergo a medical examination and must prove to the officer that he/she is able to pay the tuition fees for the course or programme to pursue, to support financially himself/herself and any family members and to cover the transportation cost.

Foreign student may renew the study permit by applying 90 days before the expiration date.

* Fee for study permit is: $125 CAN