One of the most beneficial and fulfilling experiences one can have is studying a language or pursuing further education overseas.
This experience has been damaged since the COVID-19 epidemic began in early 2020 as a result of the numerous rules and travel restrictions that have been put in place by several nations.
In the case of Canada, it was long since impossible for an overseas student to enter the country and enroll in a higher education program or study English or French.
The government decided to close the country’s borders in March 2020 due to the high rate of virus spread, forcing the educational system to reinvent itself and offer online preparatory courses for international students conducted from the country of origin to a new remote modality for those students who were already within Canada and had to continue their educational process.
Currently, and because Canada has a very sophisticated immunization procedure.
The government made the decision to reopen its borders and accept foreign students.
What is a Canadian Study Permit?
The IRCC issues the Canadian study permit, which enables international students to enroll in courses at Canadian designated learning institutions (DLIs).
To study in Canada, the majority of international students would need a study permit. Please make sure you have all the necessary paperwork before applying for the permit.
Note: A study permit isn’t a visa, as it doesn’t grant you access to Canada. You may also require an electronic travel authorization (eTA) or a visitor’s visa. If your study permit is approved, you will be issued one in addition to your study permit.
Below are the most important information and application you need before relocating to Canada.
Who Can Apply for a Study Permit
You can apply for a study permit in Canada if you:
- Are enrolled at a designated learning institution (DLI) with an approved COVID-19 readiness plan,
- Prove you have enough funds to finance your:
- tuition fees
- living expenses for you and any family members who came to Canada with you (If applicable), and
- return tickets for you and any of your family members who came to Canada with you (If applicable)
- Be a law-abiding citizen of your country, have no criminal record, and also get a police clearance certificate (if required)
- Be in good health condition and get a medical examination from an accredited medical institution (if required), and
- prove to the immigration officer handling your case that you will leave Canada back to your home country when your study permit expires.
List of required documents for a Canadian student permit application
When you apply, you ought to submit:
When you apply, you ought to submit:
- An acceptance letter from the DLI you’ll be attending, which must be on the list of DLI’s with an approved COVID-19 readiness plan,
- proof of identity, and
- proof of financial support.
You may also need to submit.
- a letter of explanation
- a certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ)
- a custodian declaration (minors only), or
- as many of the documents needed for a complete application as possible
Apply online
Whether you are outside of Canada or are currently in Canada, you should apply online for a study permit if you are an international student who wants to study in Canada.
You could submit a paper application if you are unable to do so online due to a handicap or because there is a technical issue with the online application.
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