STUDY PERMITS

Before obtaining a VISA you first need to apply for a study permit. You can obtain the forms you will require for your study permit from the Canadian Embassy,High Commission or Canadian education centre in your home country or you can download the form from:

www.cic.gc.ca

Nationals and permanent residents of the United States, St. Pierre and Miquelon can apply for a permit at a Canadian port of entry

DOCUMENTS

You will need to submit a number of documents along with your form to support your application. The below are a guideline only, visit the website of the visa office responsible for your chosen region for full details of what you will need.

Proof of identity: Photocopies of a valid passport which will be valid for the duration of your course and two passport sized photos.

Proof of financial support: Showing that you will have enough money to cover tuition fees and living expenses for the entirety of your stay and return flights home. You can show this through bank statements from the past four months,receipt of payment of tuition and residence fees or proof of a Canadian bank account.

Medical examination: You may need medical examination if you come from country with high health risks or if you will be studying or working in a field where protection of public health is essential. If you need a medical examination you will need to include your medical documents with your form.

Proof of acceptance into your chosen institution: This is usually in the form oaf letter of acceptance. This letter should contain your name, date of birth and mailing address, the course you will be enrolling on, the start and end date of the course and the date you must register. The letter must be signed by unauthorised representative and misidentify the institution.

AT THE VISA OFFICE

Once you have completed the forms and have all the necessary documentation you must submit them to your nearest visa office along with a study permit fee. The visa officer must be satisfied that you will only be in Canada temporarily and youth requirements of the Canadian Immigration Act. You will then be issued document to show at your port of entry into Canada.

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