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Study Visa
Study Visa
What is a Study Visa?
A Canadian study visa grants international scholars access to the best educational institutions in Canada. The Canadian study visa is a type of Electronic Travel Authorization (eTa) or another form of visitor visa. Study visas are easy to get because your Canadian school handles the application process. Regardless, you need a study permit as well to school in Canada. Your study visa must either come with a study permit and/or an eTa before your resumption date.
International students with a valid student visa can school in any Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Schools that haven’t been authorized as DLIs cannot approve their foreign students for the study visa. The visa is your permit to school, live, and sometimes work in Canada until your program ends. When you get enrolled in a DLI in Canada, you can start planning to school, live, and work here. You must meet the following requirements to keep your study visa active:
- Stay enrolled by a DLI in Canada
- Work in Canada during your study program
- Always meet the criteria of the student visa
- Quit your studies when you forfeit your study visa
- Exit Canada as soon as your study permit is void
STUDY VISA REQUIREMENTS
What are the Requirements for a Study Visa?
Foreign students coming to Canada with study permits and visas must meet the following criteria:
- An acceptance letter from a Canadian DLI with proof of your admission to study a program or course. Your acceptance letter must include the institution’s letterhead, program or degree type, tuition amount (amongst other fees), and program duration
- Must not be younger than 18 years to be the primary recipient of your study visa. Kids or children younger than 18 must have guardians or parents applying on their behalf
- Must provide a criminal record check approved by a court
- Must fill and affix their signatures to the Visa Application Center (VAC) consent form
- Must provide copies of your current immigration status both in Canada and your local country
- Must provide proof that your time in Canada is for your studies
STUDY VISA COSTS
How much does it cost to Study in Canada?
International students looking to school here in Canada must provide proof of being financially capable of covering their tuition and living costs. You must come to Canada with enough funds to cater for yourself while schooling. Foreign students with family members accompanying them must also have enough funds to cover everyone. There are two types of proof of funds attached to the study permit and visa:
- Students schooling outside QUEBEC
- Students schooling in QUEBEC
| FOREIGN NATIONALS COMING TO CANADA | THE AMOUNT REQUIRED ANNUALLY (PLUS TUITION) | THE AMOUNT REQUIRED MONTHLY (INCLUDING YOUR TUITION) |
|---|---|---|
| You (Foreign Student) | $10,000 | $833 |
| First Family Member | $4,000 | $333 |
| Every added Family Relative Coming with you | $3,000 | $255 |
Foreign students that plan to live outside QUEBEC must have their proof of funds ready before coming into the country. This helps the IRCC trust that you are financially capable of living in Canada while you study.
Here’s a breakdown of the proof of funds type to help you understand what’s needed of you:
For students planning to live in QUEBEC:
| FOREIGN NATIONALS COMING TO CANADA | THE AMOUNT REQUIRED ANNUALLY (PLUS TUITION) | THE AMOUNT REQUIRED MONTHLY (INCLUDING YOUR TUITION) |
|---|---|---|
| You (Foreign Student) | $11,000 | $917 |
| First Family Member (18+) | $5,100 | $425 |
| First Family Member (under 18) | $3,800 | $317 |
Every added Family Relative Coming with you (18+) | $5,125 | $427 |
| Every added Family Relative Coming with you (under 18) | $1,903 | $159 |
STUDY VISA SPONSORSHIP
Who can Sponsor me to Study in Canada?
Foreign students need not always apply for a study permit or visa to come study in Canada. You can get an invite (Sponsorship) from someone already living in Canada. However, not every Canadian resident meets the criteria of sponsoring a family member to study here.
Close relatives such as a partner, parent, grandparent, spouse, or child can sponsor you to study in Canada. There’s a huge but your sponsor has to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Canada Student Visa Requirements 2023
- Be a student at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
- Provide proof of funds (tuition, living, and transportation fees)
- Must provide criminal record check and a police certificate before coming to Canada
Your post-study permit allows you to stay in Canada for another three years as a post-graduate worker. This allows any foreign student to settle down in Canada for full-time employment.
Yes. After sorting out your study visa fee, you must have a scheduled interview with the Canadian Embassy/Consulate. This is the final stage of your study visa processing which means the embassy decides whether or not you get to study in Canada.
Yes. You must first meet the eligibility requirements for a Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). You also must have studied as a full-time international student in Canada and be 18+ years of age at the time of application.