Application to Study in Canada, Study Permits

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This application includes the following items:

This application is for people who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada and who wish to study temporarily in Canada. A study permit is issued if the application is accepted.

A temporary resident visa may also be required. Check the list of countries and territories that require a visa.

You may be able to submit your application electronically. Consult our Online services to verify if you are eligible to submit an application electronically.

NEW: We have introduced a new Application for a Study Permit Made Outside of Canada [IMM 1294] form. It comes with additional forms and an instruction guide. Please read the guide carefully as it contains important information on how to complete the form.

All applicants must complete and sign their own individual form, including persons travelling as a family. Applicants who are under the age of 18 years must have their form signed by a parent of guardian.

Many visa offices have specific local instructions about which documents you must submit with your application. Consult the list of Canadian visa offices to find the office responsible for your country and what requirements and procedures you must follow when you apply.

All Applicants must include the fee payment. To verify acceptable methods of payment, consult the Canadian visa office website responsible for your country.

Help:

The Application for a Study Permit Made Outside of Canada [IMM 1294] form is only supported by Adobe Reader 8.1 or higher, and can be completed and saved on a computer.

Completing the form electronically is easier and reduces the risk of errors that can slow down the application process.

To ensure you submit all the pages of the form [IMM 1294] with your application package: