Student Visa & Study Permit

Student Visa

The student visa is issued at the same time as Study Permit.

To apply for a Student Visa, you must be:

• a Minor (below 18-year-old in Ontario but must have a Parent or Legal Guardian or Custodian in Canada. But for a 17-year-old minor, the custodian may NOT be required subject to the discretion of the immigration officer).
• an Adult

Study Permit

The study permit is issued at the same time as the Student Visa. It is a Written Authorization (by an immigration officer) allowing a Foreign individual to study in Canada.

Required documents to apply for a Study Permit:

• Proof of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institute (DLI) in Canada
• Proof of Identity
• Proof of Financial Support
  • If the study period in Canada is LESS than 1 year, proof of Financial Support for this study period
  • If the study period in Canada is MORE than 1 year, proof of Financial Support ONLY for the first year of study

Optional Documents

You may also include these documents during your visa application process:

• Letter of Explanation (Statement of Purpose)
  • Reasons to study in Canada
  • Responsibilities as a student in Canada
• Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) –
  • issued by Quebec Government
  • for study program longer than 6 months in Quebec
• Custodian Declaration (for minors only)