Study Visa

A study Permit is issued by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada that allows foreign nationals to receive education from a DLI (Designated Learning Institute) in Canada. The Study Permit visa also allows you to stay in Canada for the duration of your study program and, after it, if you are working. However, a Study Permit is not a visa and does not allow you entry into Canada. You will require a visitor visa or an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter Canada.

Who can Apply for a Study permit Visa?

An international student will need a Study Permit to study in Canada, and you will only qualify for a Study Permit visa if you have the following-

Letter of acceptance from a DLI (Designated Learning Institute)
Sufficient funds to pay for the tuition fees, living costs in Canada, and return transportation for yourself and dependents, if any.
Police Certificate from your country of origin stating you have no criminal record.
Assure an officer that you will leave Canada once your studies are over.

Documents Required

Some of the documents you require to qualify for the Study Permit Visa are-

Letter of Acceptance from the DLI you have enrolled in
Identity proof
Proof of sufficient funds to sustain yourself and your family
Letter explaining your purpose of visit and your responsibilities as a student

How to Apply for a Study Permit Visa?

You can apply for a study visa online from anywhere in the world or within Canada. You can also apply for a study permit after arriving in Canada.

The first step to applying for a Study Permit visa would be to get all the documents mentioned above ready. The next phase would be to apply online for the Study Permit Visa. You are only eligible to apply on paper on certain conditions. After successfully applying for the Study Permit Visa, you should keep checking the status of your Study Permit Visa on the IRCC website, wherein the information is updated regularly.

Benefits of Study Permit Visa

There are innumerable advantages to applying for a Study permit. Let us briefly discuss some of the benefits; they are-

Quality education is high, as Canada is ranked as the 3rd best country for education, according to US News and World Report.
Opportunity to work in Canada
It also qualifies you for permanent residence
Better quality of life
Have a great work-study program, offering students valuable experience