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International students studying online from outside Canada do not need to hold a valid study permit.

 has confirmed that international students can study online outside Canada without an approved study permit. However, it is strongly recommended to apply for a study permit before starting your studies online, as the program of study may still require you to be in Canada in the future (subject to travel restrictions).

In addition, please keep in mind that any time spent studying outside of Canada will be deducted from the length of the post-graduation work permit (PGWP). 

Please consult our webpage on how to apply for a study permit.

You must  using an IRCC secure account. We have prepared a detailed guide on applying for a study permit using the IRCC secure account (GCKey), which has step-by-step instructions on the process.

Be sure to also consult questions 3 and 4 of this FAQ (just below) to confirm whether you also need to include a Provincial Letter of Attestation (PAL) in your study permit application.

You must have a valid study permit before starting classes in Canada and ensure it remains valid throughout your program. You don’t need to wait for your final grades to start the application process. Apply as soon as you’ve received your offer of admission (even if it’s conditional) and your letter of attestation (if you need one).

Include your complete offer of admission in your application. You’ll only receive a digital copy of the document.

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may require a (TRV) or an (eTA) to enter Canada. If you are applying for a study permit from outside of Canada, you don’t need to apply separately for either a TRV or eTA.  IRCC will issue the TRV or eTA automatically once your study permit is approved. 

IRCC evaluates your study permit application. As an educational institution, we have no control over the decision or processing times and can’t approach IRCC on your behalf.

Most applicants need a PAL to apply for a study permit. Some groups are exempt, including exchange students. See the full .

Once you have accepted your offer and paid the admission deposit, the University will send you a PAL directly if you need one. Only applicants who have accepted their offer of admission and paid the deposit are eligible to receive a PAL. There are no additional steps required from you to obtain a PAL.

Please note that deposits may take up to 14 days to process if the financial institution is outside Canada. Once we have received your payment, our Admissions Office will email you your attestation letter within approximately 3 working days.

If you’re not , IRCC needs the biometrics to process your application. You should  as soon as you get your BIL. If you can’t book an appointment by the deadline in your BIL, you should  to tell IRCC why you need more time. Make sure you provide details about your situation. For example, tell IRCC the date of your appointment and include a screen shot of the confirmation, etc. IRCC will consider extending your deadline if you have a reasonable explanation that shows you’re affected (for example, if the biometrics collection site in your country or territory is closed).

You are required to complete all steps of your application. If you are missing any documents or steps, an IRCC officer should send you a final request letter with a deadline to allow for either of the following to be provided:

• the submission of the missing documents or information, or 
• a request for extension to submit documents at a later time with a reasonable explanation and proof of the explanation that would allow the application to remain open.

There is no guarantee that IRCC will approve your study permit application, even if you receive an approval in principle. This will depend on the strength of your application. If you begin your studies through distance learning while outside Canada and receive a refusal from IRCC on your study permit application, you will have three options: �į�į�į

1. Reapply for a study permit: If you feel that the reasons for the refusal can be overcome, reapply for a study permit. Please send an email to [email protected] requesting a new provincial attestation letter and include proof of your study permit refusal in the email. Remember that a study permit is required for in person classes in Canada. Here are resources you can consult following a refusal:
   • YouTube Tutorial: Our immigration advisers have prepared a YouTube tutorial on  (it is video #8 on the playlist).
   • Information Sheet: Our immigration advisers have prepared an information sheet that contains detailed information on how to overcome a study permit refusal. �į
   • Reasons for Refusal: When a study permit application is refused, this refusal will be noted in a letter issued by the visa officer which will indicate the reason(s) for refusal. You also have the right to submit an  to request further details on why your application was refused which will include the visa officer’s notes supporting the reason for refusal. A request under the Access to Information Act or the Privacy Act can only be made by a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or an individual or corporation currently present in Canada. �į�į�į 
     • If you are outside Canada, you can hire a representative to do so on your behalf. Please note that this is not a service offered by 91��Ʒ���ϳԹ�. 
     • Find a representative: You are not required to have a professional working with you to submit an application. However, if you choose to find one, the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) maintains a registry of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs). Please refer to  in order to identify a regulated immigration professional. 
2. Finish the term and receive 91��Ʒ���ϳԹ� credits: Since IRCC has confirmed that a study permit is not required for online courses taken while outside Canada, if your courses are fully online you can finish them from outside Canada. Even if your study permit is refused and you choose not to reapply for a study permit, you can still receive the credits if you successfully pass the courses. 

3. Drop courses before the reimbursement deadline: If you receive a refusal of your study permit application before the deadline to withdraw from a course or an activity and receive a financial credit (less administrative fees), you can drop your courses and request a refund. If you withdraw from your courses after this deadline, you will not be able to request a reimbursement. If you want to opt for this option and still plan on studying at 91��Ʒ���ϳԹ� at a later term, please contact the Admissions Office (undergraduate students) or your academic unit (graduate students) to enquire about the impact on your offer of admission and your available options. 

   Please note that your admission deposit is non-refundable, except if your study permit application is rejected by IRCC. To qualify for a refund, you must provide proof your study permit application has been rejected. Once we’ve verified this, we’ll refund your deposit. You must by the last day to enrol for the term to which you’ve been admitted. We don’t grant refunds if you’re still awaiting a decision from IRCC regarding your study permit application.