Study permits
Study permits are issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and allow you to study in Canada temporarily. You'll need a study permit if your program is longer than 6 months.
Not sure if you need a study permit? Contact us at study@nic.bc.ca
How to apply for a study permit
For information on study permit requirements to study in Canada, visit IRCC’s website.
It can take a few months to receive a study permit, and it is important that you apply for your study permit as soon as you receive your Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter from NIC. To check the current processing time, please visit IRCC’s website. Please note that the approximate processing time does not include the time it takes to send application between a VAC (visa application centre) and IRCC office, the time you need to complete your biometrics, or the time it takes to send and receive your passport from a VAC.
If your program includes a Co-op/Internship/practicum requirement, ensure you tick the appropriate box on your study permit application to request a co-op work permit. Waiting until you are in Canada to apply for a work permit will result in long wait times. For more information, speak to your agent or visit IRCC’s website.
If your contact information changes after you have submitted an application, be sure to update it through IRCC’s webform and through myNIC.
For information on study permit requirements to study in Canada, visit IRCC’s website.
It can take a few months to receive a study permit, and it is important that you apply for your study permit as soon as you receive your Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter from NIC. To check the current processing time, please visit IRCC’s website. Please note that the approximate processing time does not include the time it takes to send application between a VAC (visa application centre) and IRCC office, the time you need to complete your biometrics, or the time it takes to send and receive your passport from a VAC.
If your program includes a Co-op/Internship/practicum requirement, ensure you tick the appropriate box on your study permit application to request a co-op work permit. Waiting until you are in Canada to apply for a work permit will result in long wait times. For more information, speak to your agent or visit IRCC’s website.
If your contact information changes after you have submitted an application, be sure to update it through IRCC’s webform and through myNIC.
For information on study permit requirements to study in Canada, visit IRCC’s website.
It can take a few months to receive a study permit, and it is important that you apply for your study permit as soon as you receive your Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter from NIC. To check the current processing time, please visit IRCC’s website. Please note that the approximate processing time does not include the time it takes to send application between a VAC (visa application centre) and IRCC office, the time you need to complete your biometrics, or the time it takes to send and receive your passport from a VAC.
If your program includes a Co-op/Internship/practicum requirement, ensure you tick the appropriate box on your study permit application to request a co-op work permit. Waiting until you are in Canada to apply for a work permit will result in long wait times. For more information, speak to your agent or visit IRCC’s website.
If your contact information changes after you have submitted an application, be sure to update it through IRCC’s webform and through myNIC.
Review the IRCC website and check the processing times. The IRCC processing times don't include the time it takes to:
- Process your Visa application
- Complete your biometrics
- Verify your passport
Apply for your study permit as soon as you get your Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter from NIC. Requests can take a few months to process, so apply before you arrive in Canada.
If your program includes a co-op, internship or practicum, you'll also need a co-op work permit. Be sure to select this option on your application.
For more information, speak to your agent or visit IRCC’s website.
Important: If your contact information changes after you've applied for a study permit, be sure to update it through IRCC’s webform and through myNIC.
