Financial support

You must be able to prove you can support yourself and your dependants before a student authorization can be issued. A letter from your bank, a bank draft or a letter from your source of funding will show CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) officials that you can afford to pay your expenses and, if necessary, the expenses of your spouse and dependants, while you are in Canada.

These expenses include tuition, food, clothing, shelter, books, transportation, medical insurance, entertainment, personal or family needs and return trips home.

Character reference

To be accepted by CIC officials, you must prove you are a responsible person and that you have no criminal record. You may be asked to provide evidence of this through your local authorities.

Health standards

You must be in good health. You may be asked for a medical certificate if you have been living in a country with a high health risk.
Canadian officials will tell you what you need when you make your application.

Student authorization

Once you have all the letters and documents required, you may apply for your student authorization. Normally, you will have to apply at the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate.

Unless there are special circumstances, your student authorization for post-secondary study should be valid for the duration of your course of studies.

Arrival in Canada

Once you have all your papers and have arrived in Canada, you must show CIC officials the following documents: