Apply for Your Student Visa

Familiarize yourself with the criteria for obtaining a Canadian student visa, and ensure you set aside enough time to prepare your application.

Obtain a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) such as a University or College to initiate your student visa application.
Secure a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province or territory where the DLI is located, unless the student qualifies for an exemption.
Provide evidence of sufficient financial resources to cover the first year of tuition, living expenses, and return transportation to their home country.
Acquire a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (Quebec Acceptance Certificate, or CAQ) if intending to study in Montreal or elsewhere in Quebec.
Maintain a clear criminal record, as applicants with a history of criminal activity or those deemed a security risk may be. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may request a police clearance certificate.
Be in good health. Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may request an applicant to complete a medical examination.
Demonstrate to the immigration officer that he/she will leave Canada at the end of the authorized stay granted by the student visa.
The applicant may also be required to submit any additional documents requested by specific visa offices.

Note:

Student visa processing times can vary, and you may experience delays, particularly during busy times such as the summer months. Check processing times at IRCC.
You will enter Canada on a Student Visa, and upon arrival at the port of entry, you will be issued a Study Permit.