Visa Information

The following is general information. Visa regulations are determined by a department of the Canadian government called Citizen and Immigration Canada and are subject to change. Please verify Visa information with the nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate in your country.

Useful Links

• Citizen & Immigration Canada website

Do I Require a Visitor's Visa?

International students who wish to study in Canada for up to 6 months may need a Visitor's visa depending on the country for which they hold a passport. Please check the list of Countries and Territories Whose Citizens Require Visas in order to enter Canada as visitors.

Do I need a Study Permit?

Students do not need a "Study Permit" for study programs that last 6 months or less.

Studying Longer than 6 Months

If you plan to study in Canada for longer than 6 months, you must obtain a Study Permit. These are available through your local Canadian Embassy.

Students may apply for a Study Permit even if they are going to study for 6 months or less. If students are coming for less than 6 months and are thinking of possibly extending their studies to more than 6 months, they should apply for a Study Permit in their home country.

Students can extend their Study Permit from within Canada, but they cannot get a Study Permit from within Canada.

For more detailed Visa and Study or Work Permit information, please see our Visa and Insurance information page.