7 Essential Documents for New Study Visa Holders to Canada

Are you a new study visa holder ready to move to Canada for higher studies? Congratulations on your acceptance to a Canadian university! Before you pack your bags, make sure you have these 7 important documents ready to check at the airport.

As we know Canada is a popular destination for international students and good reason. The country offers a high-quality education, a welcoming environment, and a variety of opportunities for work and study. However, before you can start your studies in Canada, you need to make sure you have the necessary documents.

In this blog post, we will outline the seven documents that all new study visa holders to Canada need to have. We will also answer some common questions about immigration checks and entry requirements.

What Documents Do I Need?

The following are the seven documents that all new study visa holders to Canada need to have:

• A valid passport.
• A letter of introduction from the port of entry that the visa office sent you when they approved your study permit, or a valid study permit if you have one.
• A copy of your school’s legitimate letter of acceptance.
• A valid study visa foil stamped in the passport or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for visa-exempt countries.
• Proof of sufficient funds to sustain your stay, such as a GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate).
• No criminal or immigration-related convictions (unless a pardon or rehabilitation has been granted).
• Be in excellent health and have valid immigration medical exam results at the time of entry into Canada.

When Can I Come to Canada?

There is no set timeframe for when a new international student with a study visa can travel to Canada. Individuals who have a visa stamped on their passport and possess all the mandatory documents can come anytime they want to settle into the Canadian community. However, they cannot work or study until their course starts.

What If I Miss My Connecting Flight?

If you arrive in Montreal and have only 1 hour and 15 minutes until your final flight to Vancouver, there are quite high chances that you may miss your next flight. This is because it is peak season with a large number of international students coming in for the fall 2023 intake.

In this case, you can either contact your airline to see if they offer any other flights, or you may be required to book another air ticket after getting your immigration check done at Montreal Airport.

Can I Do My Immigration Check at the Final Destination Airport?

No, you cannot do your immigration check at the final destination airport. Any new immigrant or temporary visa holder needs to do the immigration check at the first Canadian port of entry (airport, land border, or waterway), irrespective of their final destination.

What Should I Do If a CBSA Officer Denies Issuing a Study Permit at the Airport?

It depends on the reason why an international student is denied a study permit at the airport. If the reason is a lack of one of the documents needed to get a study permit at the airport, then you may request a CBSA officer to allow you to enter Canada as a visitor since you have a valid visa.

If the reason is something related to a serious offence such as inadmissibility or the use of a fake document, then a CBSA officer can send such individuals back to their home country.

Always remember that it is up to the discretion of the CBSA officer to make a decision, so be nice and cooperate to get the most out of their discretion.

We hope this blog post has helped provide you with information about the documents you need to have as a new study visa holder to Canada. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

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Our purpose is to help you get admission to universities on time. For the past decade, we have been helping Indian students to get admission to universities of their choice. Our partnering universities are more than 50 in Canada and the UK, Australia, USA etc.

With the success ratio of 97.7% in university admissions and study visas abroad, we are confident to get acceptance on your profile also.

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