In general the following documents are required to apply for a study permit for Canada. Check the information provided in the application kit carefully for details and in case there are other documents required for your specific circumstances. There may also be additional local requirements, so contact your local visa office to verify that you have all the required documents before submitting your application for a study permit.
- proof of acceptance - original letter confirming that you have been accepted by a recognized school, university or college in Canada
- Quebec Certificate of Acceptance (CAQ) - required if you are planning to study in the province of Quebec. Check the Ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles site.
- proof of identity - a valid passport or travel document for you and each family member accompanying you. If the country that issued your passport requires a re-entry permit, you must have one before you apply for a study permit for Canada. Citizens and permanent residents of the United States, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and Greenland do not need passports, but do need proof of status and citizenship. You must also supply two recent passport-size photos.
- proof of financial support - to show that you can afford to support yourself and family members, and pay expenses such as tuition and books. Examples include proof of a Canadian bank account into which money has been transferred, a letter from your bank, a bank draft in convertible currency, and proof of a scholarship.
You must also produce any additional documents requested.
When you arrive in Canada you will be asked to show these documents again.
