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Application to study in Canada – Study permits

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online

You’re eligible to apply on paper only if you

  • have a disability that prevents you from applying online
  • hold an identity document or a travel document for non-national residents, refugees or stateless persons

Apply online

How to apply on paper for a study permit

Step 1: Read the guide and get your application package

Read the instruction guide carefully before you complete your application. We won’t refund your application fee, so make sure you’re eligible for a study permit before you apply.

Once you have read the guide, you can prepare your application package. You must select the country/territory from which you will be applying to get your local visa office instructions.


Application for a Study Permit made outside of Canada

You can’t fill out and save the application form using your Internet browser. To use the form, you need to:

  1. Use your computer (Mac or PC). The form won’t open on mobile devices (iPads, tablets, mobile phones, etc.)
  2. Install Adobe Reader 10 (or higher)
  3. Download the PDF file to your computer. Save the file in a place you can remember.
  4. Make sure you use Adobe Reader to open the form. Sometimes if you try to open the form directly, it will use your Internet browser to try to open it.

Note: If you are applying online, you don’t need to print and sign the form. Leave the signature section empty.

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