Study permit

General

• Do I need a permit to study in Canada?
• How do I apply for a study permit?
• When should I apply for my study permit?
• How do I pay for a study permit?
• Will I get my money back if CIC turns down my study permit application?
• Can I apply for a study permit if I’m already in Canada?
• I want to study in Canada for less than 6 months. Do I need a study permit?
• How long will it take to process my study permit application?
• I want to change my school or study program. How can I change my study permit?
• Do I need a medical exam to study in Canada?
• What is a port of entry (POE) letter?
• How long is my POE Letter valid?
• There’s a strike at my designated learning institution, and I can’t start or continue my studies. What does that mean for my status as a study permit holder?
• What do I do if the school I’m studying at loses its designated learning institution status?
• Can a lone parent apply for a study permit for a minor child?

Travelling with a study permit

• As a foreign student, can I return home or travel outside Canada while studying?

See also: Leaving/Returning to Canada