With almost 300.000 international students attending one of Canada’s learning institutions, it’s no wonder this country has become one of the most attractive places to get a degree.
From junior schools to universities, Canada has plenty to offer in terms of education. In case you are planning to benefit from of the Canadian educational system, you should know that since June 1st 2014, you are required to have a student visa/study permit.
The application process shouldn’t scare you and as long as you follow a series of steps, chances are you will get the student visa for Canada in no time.
1. First of all, you need to get accepted at one of the designated learning institutions. According to the new regulations, all primary and secondary schools are automatically designated and in this case applicants do not need a DLI number on their application form. Otherwise, you will have to consult the designated learning institution list for schools at the post-secondary level.
2. You must meet the standard eligibility criteria for a study permit. That means:
no criminal record
not to be a risk to the security of Canada (you may have to provide a police certificate)
have a good health (you may have to undergo a medical examination)
3. Get the right documents. These include:
Letter of acceptance from a recognized Canadian learning institution
Valid passport (in case you are accompanied by a family member, they will also need a valid passport)
Evidence that you can support yourself and any other family member who is coming with you. You must have enough money to cover tuition fees, living expenses and return transportation.
4. If you meet all of these requirements, all you need to do is to send the application. You can do this online, as long as you have a scanner to create electronic copies of your documents and a valid card to pay with. In this case, you will need to complete a short questionnaire about yourself. This will determine whether you are eligible to apply for a Canadian student permit. If you get through, you will receive a personal checklist code (valid for 60 days) needed for completing the application process. Some applicants may be required to take an interview at their local visa office.
You do not need a study permit if you plan to attend programs of six months or less or if you are going to take short-term classes. However, it’s not a bad idea to apply for a study permit anyway, in case you change your mind and want to extend your stay. If so, you will need to attach a letter of explanation, in which you specify the reasons why you want a student visa.
You should also know that if you are from a non-visa exempt country, you will also need a valid visitor visa.
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