Visa Requirements
Study Permit & Visa Info
Important information for international students planning to study in Canada.
Was your school one of the ones that closed?
If the ILAC or EC English closures affected you, here is what to do first and how to claim the tuition you already paid.
Do You Need a Study Permit?
If you want to attend classes at Study Abroad Canada College for more than six months, you must:
- Apply for Student Authorization at your local Canadian Embassy or Consulate before you come to Canada
- Present an acceptance letter from the educational institution you wish to attend
- Provide evidence of enough money to pay for tuition and living costs
- Satisfy a visa officer that you will return home at the end of your studies
- Pass a medical examination if required
- Meet other requirements for visitors, including a visa if necessary
Visitor Visa Application Criteria
After satisfying the visa officer that you meet the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations, you must also:
Have enough money to maintain yourself and dependants
Be in good health
Be law abiding and have no criminal record
Not plan to work in Canada
Not be a risk to the security of Canada
Satisfy a visa officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
Produce any additional documents requested
Pay a non-refundable processing fee
Plan Ahead
It may take several weeks for you to receive a Student Authorization. Therefore, you should plan to apply allowing for enough time before your travel dates.