How to Apply for a Study Visa in Canada – Aptech Study Abroad

International students travel from all over the world to study in Canada. You must first obtain a Canadian study visa if you want to enroll in school there.

Get a Study Permit

A person needs a study permit in order to be able to attend a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada. Foreign nationals should be informed that there are eligibility requirements that must be satisfied in order to submit the study permit application. Additionally, there are requirements that must be fulfilled during the student's whole stay in Canada.

It is advisable to plan ahead to ensure that your study permit will be approved before your study term starts because there are numerous stages involved in applying for one and processing periods differ widely from country to country. The bulk of post-secondary educational programs in Canada begin in September, January, or May, however, some do accept students at other times.

Foreign nationals should examine the start date and application procedure for their desired schools and programs long in advance to guarantee they have enough time to get the acceptance letter and finish the study permit application since they cannot apply for a study visa without one.

Norms for Study Permits

When applying for a Canadian study visa, you must take into account two sets of criteria: those for eligibility and those that apply while you are studying there.

Free Canada Study Assessment Form

Conditions for Eligibility

To qualify to submit an application for a study permit, you must fulfill the following requirements:

Acceptance Letter: In order to apply for a Canadian study visa, you must receive an acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).

Proof of Financial Support: You must submit documents demonstrating that you have enough money to pay for your first year's tuition as well as living expenses (housing, food, etc.) for you and any accompanying family members. Please be aware that this money may be in your name, a family member's name, or the name of a close acquaintance.

Supporting Documents: Each application for a study permit must be accompanied by a substantial amount of supporting documentation, from one nation to the next, this documentation differs. You can either call our company and one of our Educational Counselors will contact you with assistance, or you can visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website to find out the paperwork needed for a certain area.

When you apply for your permit, the visa officer will confirm to ensure you meet the requirements for Canadian students

Requirements If the visa officer is not satisfied, they will refuse your application

In order to keep your study visa valid after it has been authorized and you enter Canada as an international student, you must comply with the conditions listed below. A foreign national studying in Canada with a study permit is required to:

• always maintain enrollment at a DLI;

• progress toward program completion; and

• Adherence to any restrictions outlined in their study permit.

• if they no longer satisfy the requirements, discontinue studying; and

• depart Canada once their visa ends

• Minor children, those under the age of 18 or 19 (the age for minor children varies by province), are exempt from the requirement for a study permit if they satisfy one of the following criteria:

• They are a refugee or refugee claimant (or their parents are).

• They are traveling with a parent who has permission to bring them to Canada.

• Work or study

Application Method

Getting a study permit in Canada involves four steps:

1. Verify your qualification Make that you are eligible for a study permit in Canada. You need a letter of approval from a DLI, evidence of financial support, and a number of other documents, which change based on your citizenship and place of residence.

2. Get your application ready if you are eligible, you can start working on your study permit application. Make sure you have all the documentation needed for your nation. It is important to have a qualified immigration representative check your application before submission because immigration officers reserve the authority to deny study permits if they believe an applicant has not complied with all rules.

3. Submit your application for a study permit. When submitting your application, you have two choices: Send a digital application: You can submit an application electronically using scanned or electronic copies of the required documentation by creating an account on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website. Fill out and provide a paper application: Create a hard copy of your application, and mail it to the Visa Application Centre (VAC) designated to your nation.

4. Travel to Canada if your study permit is approved! Please be aware that you will not be issued a study permit for Canada until you reach a Canadian Port of Entry (POE). The Canadian government will give you a Port of Entry Introduction Letter if your permit is accepted. When you arrive in Canada, present this letter to the immigration official in order to acquire your study permission

Don't forget that a study permit is not the same as a visa. This indicates that you could require a travel visa in order to visit the POE in Canada, depending on your country of citizenship.

• Visa Exempt Countries: Citizens of these nations can enter Canada without a visa. You can get your study permission right at the port of entry. Please be aware that in order to travel to Canada, you might still need an electronic travel authorization (eTA).

• Non-Visa Exempt Countries: A visa is needed to enter Canada from these nations. The visa officer should mail you a travel visa authorizing your trip to Canada after your study permit application is granted. You may submit an application from within Canada if you are already a resident there legally. Your study permit will be mailed to you if it is accepted.

Exemptions from Study Permits

Not every foreign national needs a visa to study in Canada. The following are the most typical exceptions to the need for a study permit:

Short-Term Research

If a foreign national is finishing a course of study that lasts six months or less, they do not need a study permit. The foreign citizen must obtain a study permit before the initial six months have gone if the program takes them longer than six months to finish.

Children under 18 in Canada

• Minor children, those under the age of 18 or 19 (the age for minor children varies by province), are exempt from the requirement for a study permit if they satisfy one of the following criteria:
•  They are a refugee or refugee claimant (or their parents are).
  
• They are traveling with a parent who has permission to bring them to Canada.
• Work or study

Soldiers from other countries

Permission is not needed to study if you are an active duty member of an overseas armed force serving in Canada. However, their relatives might need permission to study. Fill out our free student assessment if you're not sure whether or not you need a study visa for Canada, and one of our educational counselors will get in touch with you to go over your alternatives.