A study permit is a document that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada.

Legal residents of certain countries may be eligible to get their study permit faster by applying through the Student Direct Stream.

Who can come to Canada to study?

You can come to study if you have a Letter of Acceptance and proof of enrollment at a DLI in Canada. You must also prove to a Visa Officer that you will leave Canada when your study permit expires.

You must prove that you have enough funds to pay for your tuition, living expenses and return transportation, and in some cases, you may be required to provide a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a participating Canadian financial institution. In certain cases, you must also prove your medical admissibility through a medical exam by an authorized panel physician and your criminal admissibility through a police certificate.

We at Mann Immigration Services will assist you in ensuring you have the right documents based on your home country, adequate proof of financial support, and a strong letter of explanation to allow the visa officer to understand you and your goals of study.

Extending your study permit:

The expiry date on your study permit tells you when you must stop studying and leave Canada. If you want to keep studying, you need to submit an application to extend your study permit.

You should apply at least 30 days before your study permit expires, and make sure that your passport is valid for the period of extension that you are requesting. You must also make sure that your institution is still on the list of Canadian DLIs.

If your study permit has expired:

If your study permit has already expired and you have not applied to extend your stay, you may be able to restore your status as a student in certain cases. To apply you must:

• submit your application within 90 days of losing your status
• keep meeting the requirements for your stay
• have met all the conditions listed on your permit, and
• pay your fees for
• restoration of status, and
• study permit