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Study Permit (Student Visa)
 Many
foreign students come to Canada to study English and French.
They also attend Canadian colleges/universities to obtain degrees and diplomas.
You need to apply for a study permit if:
- the program of study is six months or longer. (You may need
a visitor visa depending on the country you are from)
- you intend to apply for another program after your initial six month
period.
- you work on campus, take an internship/co-op class, or take a paid
practical training course that is part of the educational program.
* Special consideration applies to minors in Canada, family members
of diplomatic personnel and members of armed forces under the Visiting Forces Act.
If you study in Quebec, you need to apply for CAQ (Certificat
d'acceptation du Quebec) before being eligible to apply for a study permit (student
visa) even for part-time courses.
If you need to apply for a study permit, you need to be accepted by an educational
institute first.
Students are required to demonstrate financial sufficiency for the first
year of studies. You need to submit proof of financial support meeting
the minimum of:
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All provinces (except for Quebec) |
Quebec |
| Student |
$10,000/year + the cost of tuition ($833/month) |
$9,600/year + the cost of tuition ($800/month) |
| Spouse/common-law partner/first dependent |
$4,000/year ($333/month) |
$5760/year ($480/month) |
| Dependent/subsequent family member |
$3,000/year ($250/month) |
$3,840/year ($320/month) |
You may be asked to take the medical exam depending on the country you have
resided for more than six consecutive months in the year immediately
preceding the date of seeking entry to Canada.
If you can demonstrate financial sufficiency and would like to
obtain a study permit, please fill out a Study
Permit Free Assessment.
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