Study Permit & Visa Info
Important information for international students planning to study in Canada.
Do You Need a Study Permit?
If you want to attend classes at Study Abroad Canada College for more than six months, you must:
- Apply for Student Authorization at your local Canadian Embassy or Consulate before you come to Canada
- Present an acceptance letter from the educational institution you wish to attend
- Provide evidence of enough money to pay for tuition and living costs
- Satisfy a visa officer that you will return home at the end of your studies
- Pass a medical examination if required
- Meet other requirements for visitors, including a visa if necessary
Visitor Visa Application Criteria
After satisfying the visa officer that you meet the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations, you must also:
Have enough money to maintain yourself and dependants
Be in good health
Be law abiding and have no criminal record
Not plan to work in Canada
Not be a risk to the security of Canada
Satisfy a visa officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
Produce any additional documents requested
Pay a non-refundable processing fee
Plan Ahead
It may take several weeks for you to receive a Student Authorization. Therefore, you should plan to apply allowing for enough time before your travel dates.