Student VISA and Facts

Study Permits / VISA
$125.00

Visitors Single entry to Canada
$75 

Multiple entry
$150 

Family Rate for either single or multiple entry (All family members must apply at the same time and place)
$400 

This is payable in Canadian dollars by Demand Draft or Certified Cheque in favor of ‘Canadian High Commission’ or ‘Receiver General for Canada’ payable at New Delhi.

Additional Fee

Please note that visa fees and other charges, once paid, are non-refundable even if the application is refused or withdrawn.

Optional Services:

• Banking Instrument Charges for payment of (Inclusive of Service Tax) per applicant, payable in cash only.
• A Courier return facility is available. The passport will be returned back to the specified home or office address via courier.
• The Form filling facility is available at our office.

General Questions & Answers:

Do I need a study permit to study at a Canadian educational institution?

Canadian colleges, universities, technical institutes and other educational institutions encourage applications from qualified international students. If you are going to study in Canada for more than six (6) months, you need a study permit. Applicants going to study in any field in Canada for six (6) months or less do not require a Study Permit and can be processed as visitors. However, this applies only if the full course is six months or less. You cannot go to Canada for the first six months without a study permit and then obtain the permit. 

Why should I get a Study Permit?

There are benefits to having a Study Permit, even if you do not require one. If you have a valid Study Permit, you can: 

• work part-time on campus at the§ college or university at which you are registered as a full-time student; and  
• Apply to renew your Study Permit from within Canada, if you decide to§ continue studying in Canada.

When should I apply for my Study Permit?

You should apply as soon as you receive your letter of acceptance from the educational institution. The time needed to process an application to study in Canada may vary at different visa offices.

What is a Temporary Resident Visa?

A Temporary Resident Visa 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. 

WORKING WHILE STUDYING:

Student Eligibility

Eligible students are those who meet all of the following requirements. 

• They possess a valid study permit.  
  
• They have studied full time for at least six months out of the 12 months preceding their application at a participating institution

Examples of six months of full-time studies

• Students who begin full-time studies in September and continue through to the end of February (with the exception of the Christmas break) would be eligible to apply for a work permit in March (September to February = six months), provided that they are still enrolled in full-time studies and are in satisfactory academic standing at the time of application; or
• Students who begin full-time studies in January but are not enrolled in full-time studies during certain summer months would not be eligible to apply for a work permit until they had completed a full six months of studies. Students studying full time from January until the end of April, who take a four-month summer break and then resume full-time studies in September, would be eligible to apply in November (January to April, plus September and October = six months).
• A student is studying from September to December followed by a co-op work term from January to April. If the institution considers students of co-op work terms to have full-time status and if the student continues to comply with the institution’s co-op rules the student will, therefore, be eligible to apply for the work permit as early as March (September to February = 6 months).

Studying in Canada - A guide for foreign students:

Canada welcomes foreign students and recognizes their contribution to Canada's academic and cultural communities. Your decision to study in Canada is an important one

Language

Canada has two official languages: English and French. You must have sufficient knowledge of either English or French in order to follow course lectures and assignments. Some post-secondary schools may require that you take a language test. It is your responsibility to pay any fee that may be charged for this test. You may want to update your language skills at the educational institution before beginning your formal program of studies.

Health insurance

Medical, hospital and dental care in Canada can be expensive. As a foreign student, you will have to pay these expenses yourself. Some provinces or territories may provide health and dental coverage for foreign students under their health-care plans, or there may be group insurance available through educational institutions.

Be sure to inquire at the school that you wish to attend about the availability of health insurance for foreign students. If the school does not provide health insurance for foreign students, or the insurance provided by the school does not meet your needs, you should make your own arrangements through private insurers before coming to Canada.

Qualifying for studies

Once you have decided on the courses you want to take, and have submitted an admissions application, officials at the school where you apply will tell you if you qualify to attend the school. If your application is accepted, you will receive a letter of acceptance from the registrar, the school board or the school itself. This letter will be a key document for your application for a study permit and visitor visa, as necessary.

To be acceptable to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) officials, the acceptance letter should: 

• be completed by the educational institution;  
  
• be the original, not a photocopy; and  
• include the institution's letterhead, full mailing address, telephone and fax numbers and, if available, e-mail and Web site addresses.  
  You must have your letter of acceptance in order to apply for your study permit at the CIC office abroad. You must also have your letter of acceptance available to show to immigration officials when you arrive in Canada.

Planning

Before you apply for your study permit, you must have: 

• a valid passport;  
• a letter of acceptance from a Canadian school;  
• proof that you have enough money to support yourself and your family members (if applicable) for your entire stay in Canada;  
• a letter from your sponsoring organization if you are being sponsored; and  
• a medical clearance, if required.  

Citizens of certain countries will also have to apply for a visitor visa along with a study permit

Financial support

You must be able to prove that you can support yourself and any accompanying family members before a study permit can be issued. A letter from your bank, a bank draft or a letter from your source of funding will show CIC officials that you can afford to pay expenses for yourself and any dependent family members accompanying you, while you are in Canada.

These expenses include post-secondary tuition, food, clothing, shelter, books, transportation, medical insurance, entertainment, personal or family needs, and return trips home. The winters in Canada can be cold, so include the cost of warm clothing when calculating your living expenses.

The cost of living varies across Canada. CIC officials in your country will tell you approximately what it will cost to live in the area where you will be attending school.

Character reference

To be accepted by CIC officials, you must prove you are a responsible person and that you have no criminal record. You may be asked to provide evidence of this through your local authorities.

Health standards

You must be in good health. You may be asked for a medical certificate if you have been living in a country with a high health risk. Canadian officials will tell you what you need when you make your application.

Study permit

Once you have all the letters and documents required, you may apply for your study permit. You must include a list of all of your immediate family members, whether they are accompanying you or not, when applying for a study permit. You can apply for your study permit at the nearest CIC office abroad or you may obtain an application applying for a Study Permit on the CIC Web site at www.cic.gc.ca/english/study

The study permit allows you to study in Canada. Keep it with your passport. Your study permit may specify conditions that govern your stay in Canada. The conditions may include the duration of your studies, the name of the institution or the level of studies you are allowed to undertake. Please read these carefully. If you do not understand the conditions, talk to CIC officials. 
Unless there are special circumstances, your study permit for post-secondary studies should be valid for the duration of your course of studies or until your passport expiry date.

Arrival in Canada

Once you have all your papers and have arrived in Canada, you must show the following documents to CIC officials at the Port of Entry (Airport): 

• your CIC letter of introduction, which shows your study permit reference number, issued by the CIC office abroad;  
• a valid passport;  
• a valid temporary resident visa, if required; and  
• any letters or papers used to obtain your study permit.  

CIC officials at the Canadian Port of Entry will issue you a study permit. If any documents are missing or incorrect, you could be refused admission to Canada.

Canada Customs and Revenue Agency

As a foreign student studying in Canada, you are eligible for certain customs benefits, including the temporary importation into Canada of your household and personal effects. A number of conditions apply, so before coming to Canada you should refer to the booklet Entering Canada to Study or to Work. This is available from the Canadian Consulate or Embassy in your country, or by contacting:

Travelers Division 
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency 
14th Floor 
Sir Richard Scott Building 
Ottawa, ON K1A 0L5 
Web site: www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca

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