Study Permit

You can study in Canada if you:

• are enrolled at a designated learning institution (DLI)

• prove you have enough money to pay for your:

  • tuition fees

  • living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada and

  • return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada

• obey the law, have no criminal record

• are in good health and get a medical exam

• prove to an officer that you will leave Canada when your study permit expires

Your responsibilities

While studying in Canada you must:

• make progress towards completing your program

• respect any conditions listed on your study permit

• stop studying if you no longer meet the requirements and

• leave Canada when your permit expires

Depending on your case, there may be conditions on your study permit such as:

• if you’re allowed to work in Canada
• if you’re allowed to travel within Canada
• the date you must stop studying