STUDYING IN CANADA

• What is a study permit?
• How do I apply?
• How long will it take to assess my application?
• What are the basic requirements for a study permit?
• What documents do I need to provide?
• What is a Custodianship Declaration?
• If I am a returning student do I need to re-do the medical examination?

Once you have obtained your study permit, click here for additional information.

What is a study permit?
A study permit is a form issued by an immigration officer. It allows you, after your admittance, to remain in Canada to take an academic, professional or vocational training course at an approved university, college or other institution. If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada you must obtain a study permit. If you require a temporary resident visa to enter Canada, the visa officer will issue it at the same time as the documentation necessary for your entry as a student. A study permit is not required if the course is less than six months in length. Before you apply for a study permit, you must be accepted as a student by an approved educational institution.

Websites of Canadian Educational Organisations
If you have not selected a school in Canada and would like information on Canadian schools, you may wish to visit www.canadainternational.gc.ca or contact the Canadian Education Centre in Jakarta for assistance.

• Citizenship and Immigration Canada provides information on immigration requirements for studying in Canada.
• Canada Education Centres provides information on studying and living in Canada, and the Canadian education system.
• The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada provides addresses and study lists for public post-secondary institutions.
• The Association of Canadian Community Colleges provides information on career oriented programs at public colleges and institutes.
• The Canadian Bureau for International Education provides information on studying at the secondary and post-secondary levels, including immigration and employment rules.
• The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials provides advice on getting credentials assessed in Canada.
• The Council of Second Language Programs in Canada provides information on English and French as a Second Language programs.

How do I apply?
The Canadian Embassy strongly encourages clients to submit their applications to the Canadian Visa Application Centre, which will be open starting April 9, 2007. Please see their website for more details. If you choose not to apply at the Canadian Visa Application Centre, you may apply directly at the Canadian Embassy; however, an appointment is required for any applications submitted after April 9, 2007. To obtain an appointment, please contact the Canadian Embassy by email or by fax, (021) 2550-7816. Applicants who have an appointment may submit their applications at the Canadian Embassy:

Visa Section
6th Floor, World Trade Centre
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31
Jakarta 12920

How long will it take to assess my application?
If you reside in Indonesia or East Timor, the assessment of your application will normally be completed in 3-6 weeks, assuming you provide all the required documents and complete the medical examination immediately after receiving our instructions. Often the time required to process an application is shorter. We encourage you to leave as much time as possible.

What are the basic requirements for a study permit?
To receive a study permit you must satisfy a visa officer that you meet all of the following requirements:

1. you intend to leave Canada after your studies;
2. you have been accepted by a Canadian educational institution;
3. you have enough money to pay for tuition fees, living expenses for yourself and accompanying dependants, and your return transportation fees for yourself and accompanying dependents;
4. you will not be a risk to the security of Canada;
5. you provide all documents requested by the visa officer to assess your application;
6. you complete a medical examination if you will be studying in Canada for more than six months; and
7. you pay a non-refundable processing fee.

What documents do I need to provide?

1. Completed application form, including a Visitor Questionnaire
2. Two passport size photographs for you and any accompanying family members.
3. A current passport for each applicant, and all cancelled or expired passports, if applicable. Please note that a Canadian visa can only be valid up until one month prior to passport expiry. If you are not holding an Indonesian passport, please provide your work permit/temporary stay permit or KIM/S card.
4. 2 photocopies of the bio-data page of your current passport.
5. The original and a photocopy of your official letter of acceptance from the Canadian educational institution you plan to attend.
6. For any student who will be under the age of majority in Canada, a statutory declaration from a guardian in Canada is required. The guardian must be at least 19 years old. The age of majority is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. The age of majority is 19 in British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.
7. A copy of your Family Card (Kartu Keluarga)
8. If you are studying in the Province of Quebec, you require a Certificate of Acceptance from Quebec (CAQ). For more information, click here: www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca.
9. Proof of sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses for at least one year in Canada. If your tuition has already been paid, please provide proof of payment. You should have at least CAD $10,000 available to cover your living expenses. Please submit copies of bank statements or a bank book covering the past three months.

What is a Custodianship Declaration?
Students who will be under the age of 18 when they start their studies in Canada must have a legal adult custodian with whom they will reside. This custodian must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Your custodian must supply you with a notarized statutory declaration that indicates the following:

1. that you will live with him/her in his/her home
2. that he/she will be legally responsible for you until you turn 18 or until you have finished your studies in Canada, whichever occurs first;
3. that he/she is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident at least 19 years of age; and
4. that gives his/her full residential and business addresses and telephone numbers

You must also provide a letter signed by of one of your parents agreeing to the custodianship. A custodian declaration is not required if you will attend a boarding school with a live-in supervisor. Your school must provide you with a letter signed by the principal confirming these arrangements.

If I am a returning student do I need to re-do the medical examination?
Returning students who will be outside of Canada for less than six months do not need to re-do the medical examination.