Immigration Information Overview
Overview of documents required
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Citizens of a |
Citizens of a |
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Stay less than |
None required |
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV, also known as entry visa) only |
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Stay more than six months |
Study Permit only |
Study Permit and |
International students who are enrolled in a Bachelor or Masters/PhD programs and not Canadian citizen or permanent resident require:
Coming from outside of Canada:
- Study Permit:is required if you are studying in Canada for more than six months.
- Temporary Resident VISA (TRV also known as entry visa): With the exception of some countries, a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is required for any length of stay for those coming from countries that do not have a waiver agreement with the Government of Canada. In the case that both a Study Permit and TRV are required, only one application and fee is required.
Coming from within Canada
International students changing institutions within Canada may be required to apply for a new Study Permit. Consult the Canadian Immigration and Citizenship call centre (telephone toll-free from inside Canada: 1-888-242-2100) or your International Student Advisor at UOIT. If you are coming from a high school or English as Second Language (ESL) program within Canada, you will need to apply for a new Study Permit.
Exchange students who are in Canada less than six months do not require a Study Permit. However, if you wish to work on campus, a Study Permit is required. You may require a TRV (Entry VISA). Please check with the CIC website.
Note: Every effort will be made to make sure that the information on this website is up to date and accurate, but you should always check the CIC website to be sure.