Study Permit
What is a study permit?
A Study Permit is a document that provides foreign students with legal identification to study and attend Canadian educational institutions. The study permit outlines the restrictions for students, including limitations on travel within Canada, required departure dates, and eligibility for off-campus employment.
Is study permit a type of visa?
A study permit is not a substitute for a temporary resident visa, but it serves as an identification document for international students studying in Canada. The validity period of the initial study permit is typically the same as that of the temporary resident visa or entry visa.
Document list for application
Document Type | Requirements |
Proof of Acceptance | – Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the school. |
Proof of Identity | – Valid passport or travel document. |
– Two recent passport-size photos with name and date of birth written on the back. | |
Proof of Financial Support -Acceptable forms of proof include: | – Documentation demonstrating the ability to support oneself and accompanying family members. |
– Canadian bank account statement. | |
– Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a Canadian financial institution. | |
– Student or education loan from a bank. | |
– Bank statements for the past four months. | |
– Bank draft convertible to Canadian dollars. | |
– Proof of tuition and housing fee payments. | |
– Letter of support from the person or school providing financial assistance. | |
– Proof of funding from within Canada for scholarship or Canadian-funded educational programs. | |
Additional Documents | – Letter of Explanation: Providing details about why you want to study in Canada and your understanding of your responsibilities as a student. Recommended to be included in the study permit application, even if not mandatory for the program. |
– Other Potential Requirements: | |
– Attestation of issuance of Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ). | |
– Medical examination records. | |
– Custodian declaration (for minors). | |
– Any other documents as specified or requested. |