Student visa
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17 Jun 2019
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Student Visa from Nigeria to Canada
- In order to study in Canada, you will need to obtain a Canadian study permit that serves as a Canadian student visa for the duration of your stay.
- Once you have a Canadian study permit, you can apply to renew it from within Canada if you decide to continue your studies.
- For full-time students registered at an accredited higher education institution, a study permit also allows you to work part-time on campus.
- You may also be able to work off-campus, work as a co-op or intern as part of your program, stay in Canada as a permanent resident or find work after you graduate.
- You can apply for a Canadian study permit either online or through a paper application, which can be obtained from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website.
- Paper applications typically take about twice as long, and it is always recommended to check the processing times well in advance.
- Applicants from Europe, the Middle East or Africa may need to provide biometrics (photograph and fingerprints) during visa application.
- Some applicants may also need to get a medical exam and/or police check before submitting their application.
- You will not be able to get a study permit if you have a criminal record – you may be asked to provide a Police Clearance Certificate as proof.
- Unless you are from the US or St. Pierre and Miquelon, you will need to prove you have a valid passport which allows you to return to your country of origin after your course is complete.
- Two passport-sized pictures are also required, with your name and date of birth written on the back.
- You will also need to make sure you have enough money to pay for transportation to return home.
