Types of Visas And Permits For Students To Study In Canada

Visas and study permits for Canada are granted based on legal factors of each applicant. To know if you meet the financial and legal requirements to obtain your study permit, we recommend you to join Study Permit Canada Community Discussion Forums. On the other hand, make sure you gravely follow the Canada Study Permit immigration steps.

The visa or student permit you need to apply at the embassy to study in Canada depends on the duration of the program you are going to take. Remember that to apply for a visa or permission as a student, you must be registered and have received the letter of acceptance from the school in Canada.

Below we explain the types of visas and permits that exist:

1.     Visitor Visa

This visa allows you to enter Canada as a tourist. This is the same visa that you must apply for when you study for six months or less time.

What can you study with this visa?

• English courses a maximum of 6 months.
• French courses maximum of 6 months.
• Academic programs maximum of 6 months.

2.     Student permit

To study for a duration greater than 6 months, it is necessary to apply for a student permit. Although this permit authorizes you to study in Canada, you must also have a visitor's visa to enter Canada. If the Canadian embassy approves your student permit application, it will also give you the visitor's visa automatically. The student permit allows you to extend your studies or switch to longer programs once you are already in Canada.

You have to apply for the student permit if you are going to study:

• English courses for more than 6 months.
• French courses for more than 6 months.
• Diplomas of study and work.
• Diploma studies and certificates for more than 6 months.
• Academic programs in college or university.
• Masters and doctorates.

3.     Work permit for students

Only students in designated institutions of higher level and that their study program includes a professional practice can obtain a work permit. Under the new regulations, students in higher-level institutions that have a student the permit can work without having a work permit.

How to prepare your visa application for Canada

Canada is a very welcoming country of refugees and immigrants, but obtaining a visa can be a complicated process. Therefore, it is essential to research and prepare your documents before submitting a visa application in Canada.

As of July 31, 2018, if you are a citizen of a European country or territory, of the Middle East or Africa, you may also have to submit specific biometric data, such as fingerprints and a photograph. 

Required Documentation for Study permits in Canada:

Being an international student and if you want to study abroad, you may want to investigate how to obtain a study permit in Canada.

• A valid passport or travel ID
• An acceptance letter from a designated learning institute (DLI)
• Proof that you have enough money to:
• Enrollment
• Living expenses for you and any other a family member who will be living with you in Canada
• Return transportation tickets for you and any member of your family in Canada.
• There are also some other requirements that you have to meet for a study permit. For more information on these additional requirements, visit the website on study permits.