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Study In Canada Without a Study Permit

To study in Canada at any level, foreign nationals generally need to apply for and obtain a Canadian study permit. However, there are specific situations where a foreign student may be exempt from this requirement. This page outlines the circumstances under which you might be able to study in Canada without a study permit.

Short-Term Study in Canada

Overview

Individuals do not need a study permit to pursue a program of study lasting six months or less. These courses can cover any subject and may be taken on either a part-time or full-time basis. To qualify for the exemption from needing a study permit, the course must be completed within the six-month timeframe. A visa extension will not be granted solely to finish a short-term program.

Foreign nationals in Canada who do not hold a study permit and wish to enroll in an educational program must apply for a study permit from outside the country. An exception may apply if the course is short-term and can be completed within the original stay specified upon entry to Canada.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada recommends that foreign nationals consider obtaining a study permit for programs lasting six months or less if they plan to work on campus or continue their studies in Canada after completing the initial program.

Minor Children in Canada

Any minor child residing in Canada can study at the pre-school, primary, or secondary level without needing a study permit. This applies to children of temporary students or workers, as well as Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

However, this exception does not extend to children of temporary residents who are not authorized to work or study in Canada, such as visitors.

Family Members and Private Staff of Diplomats

Family members or members of the private staff of foreign diplomats and foreign accredited representatives do not require a permit to study in Canada. For purposes of this exception, a family member is defined as:

A spouse or common-law partner;
The dependent child of the individual or their spouse/common-law partner; or
The dependent child of a dependent child.

Members of Foreign Armed Forces in Canada

The Visiting Forces Act lists the following countries as designated states:

Albania	Antigua and Barbuda
Australia	Austria
Azerbaijani	Bangladesh
Barbados	Belgium
Belize	Benin
Botswana	Brunei
Bulgaria	Cameroon
Croatia	Czech Republic
Denmark	El Salvador
Estonia	Ethiopia
Finland	France
Georgia	Germany
Ghana	Greece
Guyana	Hungary
Iceland	Italy
Ivory Coast	Jamaica
Japan	Kazakhstan
Kenya	Korea
Kuwait	Latvia
Lithuania	Luxembourg
Malawi	Malaysia
Moldova	Nepal
Netherlands	New Zealand
Nicaragua	Niger
Nigeria	North Macedonia
Norway	Oman
Poland	Portugal
Romania	Sierra Leone
Singapore	Slovak Republic
Slovenia	Spain
Sudan	Sweden
Swaziland	Tanzania
Thailand	Trinidad and Tobago
Turkey	Uganda
Ukraine	United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland	United States of America
Uzbekistan	Venezuela
Zambia	Zimbabwe

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