Most foreign students will need a Study Permit to study in Canada. However If you wish to study a short-term course or program with a duration of six months or less you do not need a Study Permit. You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada.

Click here for a list of countries that requires a Temporary Resident Visa to enter Canada. This is an official document issued by a visa office abroad. It is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident.

To apply for a visa please refer to the nearest Canadian Consulate. Many visa offices have specific local instructions concerning the documentation to be submitted with applications. Click here for a complete list of Canadian Consulates.

Valid Passport

Student or Temporary Resident Visa (if required for your country)

Proof of sufficient funds

Return airline ticket

Letter of Acceptance from school

Accommodation confirmation (Homestay letter if you have requested one)