Applying for a Visa

Ask at the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate to make sure you have enough time to get proper documents. If you want to study for longer than six months, you must have a student visa before arriving in Canada.

Visitor Visa

Students from most foreign countries may enter Canada for a period of up to six months without a visa, and may study for a period of up to six months. For some foreign countries a Visitor Visa is required for entry. Please check with your closest Canadian Embassy or Consulate.

Documents required:

1)         Valid Passport

2)         Visitor Visa (if required for your country)

3)         Proof of sufficient funds

4)         Return airline ticket

5)         Letter of Acceptance from school

Student Visa

If a student wishes to study for more than six months in Canada they must obtain a Student Authorization from the Immigration section of the Embassy or Consulate in their country.

Documents required:

1)         Valid Passport

2)         Medical exam documents (if required)

3)         Proof of financial support

4)         Letter of Acceptance from school

Please note: If you need to extend your Student Visa, you may extend it in Canada.

Working Holiday

A Working Holiday Visa is available to a few countries for visitors who are under thirty years old. Students who obtain this visa may study for up to six months.


Please see the Immigration Canada website for further information.  The forms for the Visas are also available on this website.