Before you can apply for a Study Permit, you must have been accepted at a recognized school, university or college in Canada.

To be eligible to study in Canada:

• You must have been accepted by a school, college, university or other educational institution in Canada.
• You must prove that you have enough money to pay for your.
• Tuition fees
• Living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada, and Return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada.
You must have no criminal record and may need to provide a police certificate.
• You must be in good health and may require a medical examination.
• You must convince the visa officer that you will leave Canada after your studies.

Exceptions

In some cases, you do not require a Study Permit to go to school in Canada.

If you wish to study in a short-term course or program

You do not need a Study Permit if you plan to take a course or program in Canada that lasts six months or less. You must complete the course or program within the period authorized for your stay in Canada.

Even if you do not need a Study Permit, it is a good idea to apply for a permit before you come to Canada. If you decide that you want to continue your studies in another program after you complete your short-term course or program, you must apply through a Canadian visa office outside Canada for a Study Permit if you do not already have one.

Foreign representatives to Canada

If you are a family member or staff member of a foreign representative to Canada accredited by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, you may not need a permit to study in Canada. You should contact your embassy in Canada. Your embassy can contact the Office of Protocol at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada to find out whether you need a Study Permit.

Temporary Resident (Visitor) Visas

Temporary Resident (Visitor) Visas

If you plan to visit Canada, you must:

• Have a valid passport
• Be in good health
• Demonstrate ties to your home country (job, home, family)
• Prove intent to leave Canada after your visit
• Have enough money for your stay. The amount of money you will need can vary with the circumstances of the visit, how long you will stay and whether you will stay in a hotel or with friends or relatives. For more information, ask the Canadian visa office in your country or region.

You may also need:

• A Temporary Resident Visa (depending on your nationality)
• A medical exam
• A letter of invitation from a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada who lives in Canada.

Inadmissibility

Some people are inadmissible-they are not allowed to come to Canada. Several things can make you inadmissible, including involvement in criminal activity, in human rights violations or in organized crime. You can also be inadmissible for security, health or financial reasons.

Criminal Inadmissibility

If you have committed or been convicted of a criminal offence, you may not be allowed to enter Canada.

Criminal offences include both minor and serious offences, such as theft, assault, manslaughter, dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. For a complete list of criminal offences in Canada, consult the Canadian Criminal Code.

If you were convicted of a crime when you were under the age of 18, you can probably still enter Canada.

Work Permits

If you want to work in Canada, here is what you need to know:

• Your employer helps determine if you are eligible. Your employer may need to submit a Labor Market Impact Assessment (“LMIA”) application for approval from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). A favorable LMIA decision confirms that the employer could not find a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to hire for the job, despite advertising the position at a competitive salary, thus requiring hiring a foreign worker.
• In most cases, one first needs a favorable LMIA decision before applying for a Work Permit.
• To work in Canada, you must meet the general requirements for entering the country and for staying here, in addition to those for getting a Work Permit. This means you may need a Temporary Resident (Visitor) Visa.
• A Work Permit does not allow you to live in Canada permanently. To live here permanently, you must submit an Application for Permanent Residence which is ultimately approved.
• A Work Permit does not allow you to live in Canada permanently. To live here permanently, you must submit an Application for Permanent Residence which is ultimately approved.

Eligibility to apply for Work Permit from outside of Canada

To apply for a Work Permit from outside Canada, you must submit the following documents:

• A job offer from a Canadian employer along with a positive LMIA.
• A completed Application, that shows that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and its Regulations

In some cases, you do not need a Labor Market Impact Assessment.

You must also do the following:

• Prove intent to leave Canada after your permit ends
• Show financial ability to support yourself and family
• Have no criminal background
• Be in good health (may need a medical exam)

Eligibility to apply for Work Permit at the port of entry to Canada

You can apply for a Work Permit as you enter Canada, but only if you meet the following requirements:

• You are from the United States, Greenland or Saint-Pierre et Miquelon.
• You do not need a medical examination (or you already have a medical certificate).
• You do not need a temporary resident visa to visit Canada and your job does not need a Labor Market Impact Assessment from ESDC.
• You hold a Labor Market Impact Assessment from ESDC.