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The documentation you must obtain from Citizenship and Immigration Canada depends on your country of origin, the nature and length of your studies and whether or not you plan to work. You may require one or both of the following documents:
It is your responsibility to obtain the correct documents and abide by their conditions. When you are outside Canada, contact the visa office at the nearest Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate for information and advice. From within Canada, you can visit a Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) office or phone the CIC Call Centre toll free at 1-888-242-2100.
TIP: If you plan to visit other countries, either on your way to Canada or during your studies at UVic, you should obtain the required immigration documents before leaving your home country.
Temporary Resident Visa
Check the Visa Requirement webpage for a list of countries and territories whose citizens require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to enter Canada. Detailed instructions and application kits are available on the Temporary Resident Visa webpage.
Applications must be submitted to a visa office at the nearest Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate. Refer to the Visa Offices webpage for a list of Canadian visa offices around the world. The application process can take a long time in some countries, so it is important to apply as soon as you receive your admission letter from UVic!
TIP: If you are eligible, it may be worthwhile to apply for a multiple-entry Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) rather than a single-entry TRV. A single-entry TRV allows you to enter Canada only once. A multiple-entry TRV allows you to leave and return to Canada multiple times and will prove useful if you need to return home or visit other countries during your stay in Canada.
When your application is accepted, your passport will be returned to you with a TRV sticker inside. The TRV will tell you the date by which you must enter Canada and whether it is a single-entry or multiple-entry document. To avoid problems later on, make sure your name is spelled correctly and all other information is accurate. If anything is incorrect, request that the issuing office correct the document before you enter Canada. You must not travel to Canada until you have obtained your TRV.
Study Permit
If you intend to study at UVic for one term (4 months) you do not require a Study Permit. If you intend to study at UVic for two terms (8 months) you will require a Study Permit. Detailed instructions and application kits are available on the Study in Canada webpage.
TIP: Even if you do not require a Study Permit, consider applying for one before coming to Canada. This will make things much easier if you want to get a job on campus or if you decide to extend your exchange.
United States citizens can apply for their Study Permit at any Canadian port of entry. All other students must submit their applications to a visa office at the nearest Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate. Refer to the Visa Offices webpage for a list of Canadian visa offices around the world. The application process can take a long time in some countries, so it is important to apply as soon as you receive your admission letter from UVic!
TIP: If you need to obtain both a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and a Study Permit, you are not required to make two separate applications or pay two separate fees. Apply for the Study Permit, and you will be issued the TRV automatically.
When your application is accepted, you will receive a letter of introduction confirming the approval. If you require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), the sticker will be inside your passport. To avoid problems later on, make sure your name is spelled correctly and that all other information is accurate. If anything is incorrect, request that the issuing office correct the document before you enter Canada. Unless you are a United States citizen, you must not travel to Canada until you have obtained your letter of introduction.
TIP: The letter of introduction is not your Study Permit. Bring the letter of introduction with you when you enter Canada. Immigration officials will issue you a Study Permit at the Canadian port of entry.
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