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Visas and entry for studying in Canada

Check the entry and permit rules and the working holiday conditions, with official sourc⁠e⁠s⁠.

Entry and permits for Can⁠a⁠d⁠a

Entry and permits

  • 7CAD

    eTA (electronic travel authorization) fee

  • 6months or less

    Study without a permit

Citizens of visa-⁠exempt countries need an eTA (⁠C⁠A⁠D⁠ ⁠7⁠) to fly to Cana⁠d⁠a⁠.

A study permit is not needed for a programme of 6 months or less, but is needed for longer studi⁠e⁠s⁠.

Requirements depend on your nationali⁠t⁠y⁠.

Source: IRCC: Find out about eTAIRCC: Who can study without a study permit

Working holiday

  • 18〜30years old (inclusive)

    Age range for Japanese citizens

  • 12months

    Longest stay per participation

  • 2times at most

    Participations allowed

Source: IRCC: IEC eligibility by countryIRCC: International Experience Canada

Language

English (French environments in Quebec t⁠o⁠o⁠)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa or permit for a study stay of 6 months or le⁠s⁠s⁠?
A study permit is not needed for a programme of 6 months or less. People from visa-⁠exempt countries do need an eTA to fly to Canada: CAD 7, valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. It is not required when arriving by land or sea. For studies longer than 6 months you need a study perm⁠i⁠t⁠.
Can I use the working holiday program⁠m⁠e⁠?
It depends on your nationality, so check the official eligibility page for your country. For Japanese citizens the age range is 18 to 30 (inclusive), up to 12 months per participation, and up to two participations. You apply through International Experience Canada (IEC): create a profile in the pool, and apply for the work permit once you receive an invitation. IRCC publishes the number of invitations and available spots on its rounds of invitations pa⁠g⁠e⁠.