Have you always dreamed of living a study or work experience in another country? If you want to discover a multicultural place, ski in the best stations in the world, kayak on lakes surrounded by forests, Canada is your perfect destination. But before starting your new experience, the first step is to know the basic elements about the visa in Canada.

Canada is a very large country, very little inhabited and has been classified by the United Nations Organization (UN) as one of the 10 best countries in the world to live for its educational system, life expectancy and low levels of violence and criminality. All this makes it a very attractive place both to study and to work.

If adventure is knocking on your door, then we will tell you what is the first step to start your new experience on the right foot: it is about deciding and processing the ideal Canadian visa for you, taking into account your purpose and how long you want stay in the country. Keep reading and we’ll tell you the details!

Canada Visa- What alternatives are there to study and work?

Studying and working in Canada is possible and, in addition, it is a unique opportunity to study what you always wanted in some of the best universities in Canada, perfect your English (or French) and gain international work experience that will leave you with an attractive CV upon returning home.

Sounds great, don’t you think? Well, before packing your bags for your new life you must first take care of a fundamental process: the visa process. There are numerous Visa Canada options that you can choose to fulfill your dream. Pay attention!

Visa to study and work in Canada

Temporary residence permit or eTA

One of the most common Canada visa for foreign students who come to study courses lasting less than six months is the temporary residence permit, also known as the Visitor Visa. This visa is attached to your passport and with it you can study, however, you do not have the permits to work in Canada.

Another option is the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), an authorization valid for up to 5 years. Please note that it is only available to nationals of certain countries.

Student Permit

Student permission is required if you are going to study in Canada for more than six months and want to work at the same time. If you process this permit, you will automatically be given a Visitor Visa or an eTA depending on your nationality. 

As we were saying, its great point is that with a student permit you can legally complete your Canada study overseas for up to 20 hours a week during the course and up to 40 hours a week during the holidays. This as long as the course you study is not in languages.

The requirements to obtain it are the following:

• Accredit enough financial means to pay for the course, the plane and to subsist in Canada. You can also submit a letter from the person who is financially responsible for you, for example your parents.
• Present a criminal record certificate.
• Get a medical exam to show that you are in good health.
• Demonstrate to a migration officer that you will be leaving Canada once your study permit expires.
• Three passport- size photos and payment of fees ($ 150 CAD).
• Be enrolled in an official educational institution accredited by the Canadian government