How to Apply for a Canadian Study Permit

How to Apply for a Canadian Study Permit

Canada is a popular international student destination for students from all around the world. If you want to study in Canada, you will need to first obtain a Canadian study permission.

Apply for a Study Permit

The study permit authorises a person to study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. A foreign national asking for a study permit should be informed that there are qualifying requirements that must be completed when submitting the study permit application. In addition, certain conditions must be met throughout the student's stay in Canada.
There are numerous processes involved in applying for a study permit, and processing periods vary widely between countries, so it is essential to plan ahead of time to guarantee your permit is approved before your study term begins. The bulk of Canadian post-secondary educational programmes begin in September, January, or May, with a few exceptions offering intakes outside of those dates.
Because a foreign national cannot apply for a study permit unless they have received an acceptance letter, they should check the start date and application process for their schools and programmes of interest well in advance to ensure they have enough time to obtain the acceptance letter and complete the study permit application.

Study Permit Requirements

When applying for a Canadian study visa, you must examine two sets of requirements: qualifying requirements and requirements while studying in Canada.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for a study permit, you must meet the following requirements:

• - Acceptance Letter:In order to apply for a Canadian study permit, you must have an acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
• - Proof of Financial Support: You must produce paperwork demonstrating that you have adequate finances to cover tuition for your first year of study as well as the cost of living (housing, food, etc.) for yourself and any accompanying family members during your first year of study. Please keep in mind that these funds could be in your name or in the name of a family member or close friend.
• - Supporting Paperwork: All study permission applications must include extensive supporting documentation. This documentation differs from one country to the next. To find out what documents are needed for a certain place, visit the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website, or call our firm and one of our Educational Counsellors will contact you.

Requirements while studying in Canada

If your study permit is accepted and you enter Canada as an international student, you must complete the requirements listed below to keep your study permit valid. A foreign national studying in Canada with a study permit must:

• always be enrolled at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
• make progress towards completion of their programme
• follow any conditions indicated on their study permit
• cease studying if they no longer meet the requirements,
• and depart Canada when their permit expires.

Application Process

A Canadian study permit is obtained in four stages:

• 1. Determine your eligibility Check that you meet the conditions for a Canadian study permit. You will need an admission letter from a DLI, proof of financial assistance, and a variety of paperwork that differ based on your citizenship and residence nations.
• 2. Make your application. If you meet all of the eligibility conditions, you can start working on your study permit application. Check that you have all of the necessary paperwork for your nation. Immigration officers have the authority to refuse study permits if they believe an applicant has not completed all requirements, so having a skilled immigration representative check your application before to submission is essential.
• 3. Submit your study permit application You have two options when submitting your application: Submit an electronic application: Create an account on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website and you can submit an application electronically using scanned or electronic copies of documents. Submit a paper-based application: Compile your application in hard copy and mail it to the Visa Application Centre (VAC) assigned to your country.
• 4. If your study permit is approved, come to Canada! Please note that you do not receive your Canadian study permit until you arrive at a Canadian Port of Entry (POE). If your permit is approved, the Canadian government will issue you a Port of Entry Introduction Letter. You must keep this letter and show it to the immigration official when you arrive in Canada in order to obtain your study permit. To acquire your study permit, you must save this letter and show it to an immigration official when you arrive in Canada.

Please keep in mind that your study permit does not constitute a visa. This means that, depending on your citizenship, you may require a travel visa to visit the POE in Canada.

• Visa Exempt Nations: Citizens of these countries do not need a visa to enter Canada. You can receive your study permit straight at the Port of Entry. Please keep in mind that you may still need an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to visit Canada.
• Non-Visa Exempt Nations: Citizens of these countries must obtain a visa to enter Canada. When your study permit application is approved, the visa officer will send you a travel visa that will allow you to visit Canada.

Study Permit Exemptions

Not all foreign nationals need a permit to study in Canada. The most prevalent waivers from the study permit requirement are as follows:

• Short-Term Research
  If a foreign individual is doing a programme of study that lasts six months or less, they do not need a study permit. If a foreign national takes longer than six months to complete such a programme, they must obtain a study permission before the initial six-month period expires.
• Minor children in Canada
  Minor children, those under the age of 18 or 19 (the age for minor children varies by province), may not require a study permit to attend kindergarten, pre-school, primary, or secondary school if one of the following conditions is met:
  - They (or their parents) are refugees or asylum seekers.
  - They are in Canada with a parent who is permitted to work or study.
• Members of foreign armed forces
  A member of a foreign military force on active duty in Canada does not need a study permit. Their family members, on the other hand, may require study permits. If you are unsure whether you need a study permit in Canada, please fill out our free student assessment, and one of our Educational Counsellors will call you to explore your choices.

Studying in Quebec

Before applying for a study visa, those interested in pursuing an educational programme in the province of Quebec must first get a Certificat d'acceptation du Quebec (CAQ).