Overview

You need a TRV (temporary Resident Visa) and a study permit depending upon where you come from and which program you are taking. Please click here  for the list of countries whose nationals need a temporary resident visa (TRV) to come to Canada. The Canadian visitor visa is affixed to a page of your passport. It shows the date by which you must arrive in Canada, and whether it is valid for one or more entries to Canada.

Following information is pertinent to you in terms of Study Permit:

• Any study program of up to six months: no study permit is required
• Programs longer than six months require a study permit

If you will be studying in a program of six months or less, but think you may continue your studies in another program after this short-term program is completed, you should apply for a study permit before you come to Canada. If you do not have a valid study permit and wish to continue your studies, you will have to leave Canada in order to apply for one.

In essence, depending on your country of origin and the type and length of study, you may require:

• A temporary resident visa (TRV)
• A study permit
• For Quebec-bound students, a CAQ (Quebec Application Certificate)