Canada student visa

1. Study permit application

   Other permit

   People seeking permission to stay in Canada as students can apply for a study permit.

   1. Apply online for a study permit.
   2. Provide fingerprints and a photograph at the required collection location, unless exempt.

2. Study permit on arrival

   Visa on arrival

   Passport holders from Greenland and the United States, U.S. permanent residents, French citizens living in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and nationals of visa-exempt countries can apply on arrival with sufficient documents.

   Passports that qualify (3)

   • Greenland
   • United States
   • France

   1. Bring sufficient documents to support your study permit application.
   2. Apply at the entry point.
   3. Provide fingerprints and a photograph there, unless exempt.

1. Submit a study permit application online.
2. Provide fingerprints and a photograph, unless exempt.

• Fingerprints and photograph, unless exempt

• Keep a valid study permit while in Canada.
• You may also need an eTA or a temporary resident visa to re-enter Canada.
• Apply to extend your stay at least 30 days before your permission expires.
• The permitted length of study and the full document checklist are not stated.
• Eligible applicants who receive a study permit on arrival provide fingerprints and a photograph at the entry point, unless exempt.

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