Inside/outside Of Canada: Study Permit And Visa

Higher Study

In Canada

In most cases, you must obtain a study permit if you want to study in Canada.

Eligibility to study in Canada:

You must have been accepted by a designated learning institution in Canada.
You must prove that you have enough money to pay for your:
- tuition fees
- living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and
- return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada.
You must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record and not be a risk to the security of Canada. You may have to provide a police certificate.
You must be in good health and willing to complete a medical examination, if necessary.
You must satisfy an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your authorized stay.

In some cases, you do not require a study permit to go to school in Canada:

**As of June 1, 2014, you may qualify to work off campus without a work permit. If you qualify, your study permit will allow you to**:

work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions; and
work full-time during scheduled breaks, such as the winter and summer holidays or spring break.

For further information, please contact our office either by email or by phone.