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Your medical exam report (referred to as your ‘e-medical’) can be submitted with your study permit application. There is a temporary policy allowing some students to use a medical exam completed in the past 5 years which has been extended to October 5, 2029. Learn more about medical exams and work.
- After You Receive Your Permit
Add the expiry date of your new study permit in the Reminder...
- Create Your Document Checklist
Note: The steps outlined below are applicable for online...
- Fill Out The Application Form
The amount you indicate in “Funds available for my stay...
- Get Your Study Permit
Career events and workshops; Your degree. Arts; Science;...
- Overview of The Process
Visit the study permit extension page: When to apply: It's...
- After You Receive Your Permit
online is the fastest way to have your study permit extension processed. Creating an online account with IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) allows you to apply for immigration documents like study permits, work permits, and visitor visas.
If you never had a medical exam or it has already expired (12 months), and you intend to work in one of the listed jobs, and/or you are in a program which has a work-integrated component which requires you to work with vulnerable populations, you need a medical exam. Check your current study permit expiry date.
- Overview
- How to apply for a visitor record
Your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
Book your biometrics collection appointment as soon as you can to avoid processing delays. Find out how to give biometrics.
Applying online
When you apply online, we get your application instantly, which can help us process your application faster. If you already applied on paper, you don’t have to resubmit your application online.
How applying online helps you
No courier fees or mail delivery time – we get your application instantly. Your application may be processed more quickly. It helps you make sure your application is complete before you submit it. You can quickly submit more documents online (if we ask you to). You get updates on the status of your application directly in your online account. Step 1: Make sure you have what you need To apply online, you’ll need: a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents, and a valid credit or debit card. Step 2: Read the instruction guide Even if you apply online, you should read the instruction guide before you complete your application. The guide will explain how to complete each field on the form. Venezuelan passport holders You may need to complete extra steps when you fill out your application. If the printed expiry date on your Venezuelan passport has passed If the printed expiry date has passed and you’re applying for a visitor visa, study permit, work permit or to extend your stay as a temporary resident in Canada, follow these steps: Add 5 years to the printed expiry date shown on your passport and enter it in the expiry date field of the application form. Include a letter of explanation with your application stating: “I am a Venezuelan national with a Venezuelan passport, which has been extended for 5 years”. Warning: If your passport is still expired after adding 5 years to the printed expiry date, your passport is considered expired. You’re not eligible to submit an application with that passport. Step 3: Prepare your answers for the online tool Before you can upload your forms, you must answer some questions. We use your answers to create a personalized document checklist for you. To apply for a visitor record, you must provide these answers in the online tool: For the first question “What would you like to do in Canada?”, select “Visit.” When asked “What is your current country/territory of residence?”, select “Canada.” Step 4: Create your online account or sign in You need an account to apply online. You can use your account to: pay your fees submit your application check your status Create an account or sign in
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Combine in one single PDF file: first page of passport (page with picture and personal details), all pages with visas and stamps (including the Canadian ones), and your study permit.
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We advise you to apply early for a study permit extension if you're planning to study in Canada beyond the expiry date of your current study permit. Note: You can apply for a study permit extension within Canada only.
The best time to submit your request to extend your study permit is two to three months prior to the expiry date of the current one. For more steps and information on how to extend your study permit and the documents required, view the Study permit extension (in-Canada online) guide.
