Study Permit
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September 7, 2021: Fully vaccinated travellers, from any country, can enter Canada if they meet all immigration and health requirements:
- have received the full series of one of the following accepted COVID-19 vaccines or a combination of accepted vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty, tozinameran, BNT162b2); Moderna (mRNA-1273); AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD (ChAdOx1-S, Vaxzevria, AZD1222); or Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (Ad26.COV2.S)
- have received their last dose at least 14 days prior to the day they enter Canada;
- register their information in ArriveCAN App and show their receipt to board their flight;
- are eligible to enter Canada on the specific date they enter;
- have no signs or symptoms of COVID-19; and
- meet all other entry requirements defined by immigration Canada.
Fully vaccinated travellers do not need testing, unless they have been randomly selected to complete a Day 1 Covid-19 molecular test.
Proof of vaccination needs to be uploaded in ArriveCAN app, in French or English, or certified translation into French or English.
Travelers who have recovered from COVID-19 still need a full series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine or combination of accepted vaccines. One dose of an accepted vaccine other than Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) will not be accepted.
Travelers shall also check flight suspensions before planning their travel to Canada.
Final determination regarding entry and quarantine is made by a government representative at the port of entry based on the information presented to them at the time of entry into Canada.
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated international students can enter Canada if they meet all immigration and health requirements:
- have a valid study permit;
- the school they’re attending must be considered a designated learning institution (DLI) with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by its province or territory;
- have a quarantine plan for 14 days beginning on the day they arrive in Canada;
- take a COVID-19 test on arrival and another on Day 8 of their quarantine;
- register their information in ArriveCAN App and show their receipt to board their flight;
- are eligible to enter Canada on the specific date they enter;
- have no signs or symptoms of COVID-19; and
- meet all other entry requirements defined by immigration Canada such as pre-entry test.
February 12, 2021: International students are also allowed to complete their entire program online from abroad and still be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
These measures apply to all international students who:
- are enrolled in a PGWP-eligible program
- began, or will begin, a program in any semester from spring 2020 to fall 2021, or whose program was already in progress in March 2020
- have a study permit or approval for a study permit, or applied for a study permit prior to starting their program and are eventually approved
- meet all other PGWP criteria
More than 130,000 students come to study in Canada every year and even more come to Canada to learn English or French. Foreign students are always welcomed and add a rich culture to our classrooms and campuses. As a student in Canada, if your studies will last less than six months, no Study Permit is required. Any studies beyond six months require a Study Permit, in addition to a Temporary Resident Visa, if you are not from a visa-exempt country.
Canada hosts some of the top universities and colleges in the world and has been an attractive location for international students to further their education.
We have arrangements with more than one thousand universities, colleges, language schools and high schools in Canada. We can assist you navigating through all the options and choosing the most suitable for you, according to your budget, which province or city you wish to live in, and the area of study you wish to pursue.
The great advantage is international students are allowed to work in Canada, inside and outside the campus, for any employer, if taking a full-time eligible program at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). They can work part-time (20 hours per week) while taking classes and full-time during summer or non-semester breaks. This key experience gained during the education period can assist students in applying for permanent residence after completion of studies.
The Canadian government recognizes the importance of international students to our country’s economic growth. It continues to support recent graduates through a variety of immigration programs across the country that provide unique opportunities for students looking to remain in Canada and apply for permanent residence status.
We can assist you to make the right decision: choose the eligible educational institution and program of studies that will support your career and application for permanent residency in Canada!
We assist throughout the (S2PR) student-permanent resident stream, selecting educational institutions and programs, enrolling the student at the school, applying for the study permit and defining the strategy for obtaining Canadian permanent residency.