Student Visas
A visa is needed by all international students who wish to study for longer than six months in Canada. You must apply for a Student Authorization at a Canadian embassy or consulate outside Canada. You cannot obtain a Student Visa in Canada.
To apply for a Student Visa, you will need:
- A current passport
- An official Letter of Acceptance from Connect
- Proof of sufficient funds for living expenses
- In some countries, a medical examination is needed
Application to study in Canada: Study Permits
Visitor’s Visa
Some countries can travel to Canada without getting a visa from the Embassy. You are given stamp in your passports when you arrive in Canada. As a visitor, you are permitted to stay in Canada for six month and you can study for up to 6 months. Please check with your Embassy if you can travel to Canada without a visa.
Student Visa or Visitor Visa Extension
Connect can assist you with extending your Visas while you are a student at our school. Please talk to our counsellors for more information.
Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada as a Student
Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada as a Visitor
Work + Study Visa Info
Work experience is a required component of some programs of study, for example: internship programs. In these cases, an open work permit can be issued with the institution listed as the employer. In cases where several work periods are necessary throughout the program, the work permit can be issued for the same period as the study permit.
To be eligible for a work permit under a co-op or internship program, the following conditions must be met:
- You must have a valid study permit;
- Your intended employment must be part of your program in Canada;
- Your employment must be certified as part of the academic program by a responsible academic official of the institution;
- Your co-op or internship employment cannot form more than 50 percent of the total program of study.