Applicants must have been accepted at a recognized school, university or college in Canada before applying for a study permit.
Student permit applicants must prove they have enough funds to pay for tuition, fees, living expenses and return transportation. Applicants must pass a criminal check and physical exam.
An application package must be completed. This package can be downloaded from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. Incomplete applications result in denial of a study permit.
Applicants must submit a school acceptance letter, proof of identity, proof of financial support and a letter of explanation, which is needed if the permit is not desired right away.
Study permits cost $125 in Canadian dollars. The average processing time for study permits is three to four weeks.
