TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

APPLYING FOR KEY DOCUMENTS
Passport
To enter Canada and apply for a Canadian study
permit, you will need a valid passport. If you do
not already have a passport, contact your nearest
passport office immediately. You should apply for
one at least six months before you plan to arrive in
Canada. Consider acquiring a passport that is valid
for the entire duration of your studies in Canada.
Valid immigration
document
For immigration purposes,
‘valid’ means a document
that has not expired. Keep
all of your documents valid
throughout your studies.
Study permit
If you plan to study for more than six months in
Canada, you need to apply for a study permit.
Your study permit will become invalid 90 days
after you have completed your study program. All
international students studying in Canada must
have authorization to do so.
Study permit
The Canadian immigration
document that gives you
permission to study at the
University of Waterloo.
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WHERE DO I APPLY?
You should apply for your first study permit from
the Canadian visa office serving your country of
citizenship. The visa office will provide you with a
list of instructions and supporting documents you
will need for your application.
If you are from the United States, Greenland
or Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, you may apply
for your initial study permit at a Canadian
port of entry or border post. You’ll need to
complete your application and provide your
supporting documents to the immigration officer
at the border (land crossing or airport).
Supporting document
This document is separate from
your immigration application. It is
used to verify the information you
have provided in your application
Port of entry
A place where a person may
seek entry into Canada, (airport,
land crossing or marine border).
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