Study Permit

Who’s eligible for study permits in Canada?

• International students accepted by a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada and holding a Provincial Attestation Letter.   

• In some circumstances, a study permit is not needed.
  

Besides the letter of acceptance from the designated learning institution, the student must

• prove to have enough money to pay for

• tuition fees

• living expenses 

• return transportation

• obey the law, have no criminal record and get a police certificate (if required)

• be in good health and complete a medical exam (if required) and

• understand the obligation to leave Canada when the study permit expires.

While studying in Canada the student must

• make progress towards completing the program

• respect any conditions listed on the study permit and

• stop studying if the requirements are no longer met.

Other things you should know about:

A study permit is not a travel document and does not grant the right to enter Canada.  Together with the study permit, the student will have to obtain a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorisation (eTA). 

How can CD Global Consulting help?

Each year, we assist dozens of international students obtain a first or subsequent study permit.  Applying for a study permit may seem simple but the rules are different from one country to another. Answering accurately all the questions in the application is crucial and providing the requested documents within the given time frame.  Some of our clients have applied for study permits on their own but have encountered multiple issues with their application. For a new application or for an intervention in a current application, we are here to help.