1. Applying for a Study Permit1

2. A Temporary Resident Visa allows you to travel to Canada.
TRV vs Study Permit
A Temporary Resident Visa allows you to travel to Canada.
A Study Permit allows you to study in Canada.
If approved, you will receive a TRV (if required).
Litigation privilege

3. Validated Study Permit Application Two (2) Recent Passport Photos
Checklist
Validated Study Permit Application
Two (2) Recent Passport Photos
Letter of Acceptance

4. Conditional Acceptance
Require proof that all conditions for acceptance have been met.

5. Schedule 1 (if applicable) Additional Family Information Form
Checklist
Schedule 1 (if applicable)
Additional Family Information Form
Application Processing Fees

6. Application Processing Fees
AED If paid in cash in person at the VAC.
CAD 125 – Bank Draft payable to “The Receiver General for Canada” for in- person and courier applications.

7. Study Plan (found in uae.gc.ca) Passport (copy or original)
Checklist
Study Plan (found in uae.gc.ca)
Passport (copy or original)
Custodianship Forms, if applicable
Proof of Financial Support **
** Letter of Financial Support

8. Tuition plus CAD $10,000 for a 12- month period.
Required Funds
All provinces except Quebec:
Tuition plus CAD $10,000 for a 12- month period.
Quebec:
Tuition plus CAD $11,000 for a 12- month period.
** Letter of Financial Support

9. Northwest Territories
Age of Majority 18 19
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Ontario
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Northwest Territories
Saskatchewan
Nunavut
Yukon

10. Destined to Quebec?
You require a Quebec Acceptance Certificate or ‘certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ)’

11. Visa Application Centre
How to apply…
In Person
By Courier
Visa Application Centre
Yes
eApplication/
on-line
Not Applicable
Embassy of
Canada
Drop-off only No

12. Visa Application Centre
All courier applications must be submitted through the VAC office.

13. eApplication
My Application > My Application - Main Page Ma demande > Ma demande – Page principale
Note: All correspondence will be coursed through your MyCIC account.

14. Drop-off
Immigration Section 10th Floor West Tower- Abu Dhabi Trade Towers Abu Dhabi Mall (next to Beach Rotana Hotel) Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

15. Method Proc. Times VAC 4 to 6 weeks Online Embassy of Canada
Processing Times
Method
Proc. Times
VAC
4 to 6 weeks
Online
Embassy of Canada
8 to 10 weeks
Some applications could take longer to process due to mandatory checks.

16. You must have a valid study permit; and
Working On-campus
You must have a valid study permit; and
You are a full-time student in a public/private post-secondary institution or a Canadian private institution authorized to confer degrees.
Requires a Study Permit
For more information:

17. Must have a valid study and work permit.
Working Off-campus
Must have a valid study and work permit.
Must be a full-time student of a participating publicly funded post- secondary educational institution or in an approved program at an eligible privately funded institution.
Requires Study and Work Permit
For more information:

18. Co-op Programs Must have a valid study and work permit.
Intended employment must be an essential part of your program of study.
Employment must be part of your academic program, certified by an academic official.
Co-op/internship employment cannot be more than 50% of the total program of study.
For more information:

19. Studied full time in Canada
Post-Grad Work Permit
You must have:
A valid study permit
Studied full time in Canada
Completed a program of study that lasted at least 8 months**
Graduated from an eligible institution
Applied within the allowed time period
**Conditions apply. For more information please consult:

20. www.uae.gc.ca www.cic.gc.ca www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/uae
Website Resources:

21. abdbi-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca info.canauh@vfshelpline.com
Quote your file number or your name, date of birth and passport number

22. Questions?