| What do I need ? |
You do not need a study permit if you are planning to study in a short-term program in Canada for six months or less.
Think carefully :
We encourage you to apply for a study permit before you come to Canada if you are planning to continue with your studies in another program after the short program.
This will allow you to apply for your new program from within Canada. Otherwise, you will have to apply for a Canadian visa office abroad and LEAVE CANADA. |
| How do I get a visa ? |
1) Visitors from some countries will need a Temporary Residents Visa (TRV).
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/
2) Find out which Canadian Consulate or Embassy is serving your country.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions.asp
3) To obtain a student visa you must provide the following documents :
a letter of acceptance (LOA) from Universal College of Language
valid passport and/or birth certificate
proof that you have enough money to pay school fees and live near the school
establish that you will return home at the end of your studies
pass a medical exam if needed
qualify as a temporary resident in Canada, and get a temporary resident visa if needed
The application kit is available for download on the Internet at :
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/student.asp
The fee for a student visa is approximately $125 CDN.
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| What happens at immigration at the airport or border? |
An officer from Citizenship and Immigration Canada will ask you a few short questions when you arrive.
To make this go quickly, keep your passport with you and not in your luggage.
The officer will stamp your passport to tell you how long you may stay in Canada. Feel free to ask questions if you are unsure about anything.
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| Important |
If you applied for a student visa in your country you must proceed to the office of Citizenship and Immigration to RECEIVE YOUR STUDY PERMIT.
This is a piece of paper which will be attached to your passport.
Please do not leave Immigration without your Study Permit. You will need it in the case you want to extend your study time. |
