Student Visa

Foreign Students – visitors who need student authorization to enroll into any educational courses within Canada.

All visitors intending to study in Canada must apply for and obtain a student authorization.

Students may not normally apply for student authorizations from within Canada if the course taken or to be taken must be either a French or English language course; the course must have a duration of three months or less. BOTH CRITERION ARE ESSENTIAL.

Visitors who have bought tour packages that include study content do not need student authorizations.

Procedures

Inquiries received in Canada – An inquiry from a student abroad will be required to send the letter of inquiry to the appropriate visa office.
Letters of Acceptance

a) A letter of acceptance for a student coming to an institution must not only indicate the course of studies, but must also specify that the course involves full-time study for a period of at least six months.

b) Particulars – A student coming forward to attend an institution must present an original letter of acceptance bearing the school or university’s letterhead.

Funds – On submission of an application for a student authorization, a prospective student must present documentary evidence that there is a reliable source of funds adequate to cover his/her tuition, maintenance and return transportation.

Language requirements – Where it seems clear that the lack of English or French will make it extremely difficult for a student to follow the desired course of studies, he/she should be discouraged.