Extend your study permit or restore your status: How to apply
Temporary measures for Sudanese nationals in Canada
Starting April 30, 2023, due to the current situation in Sudan, you can apply to extend your stay or change your temporary resident status in Canada for free.
Special measures for Syrian and Turkish temporary residents in Canada
If you’re a Syrian or Turkish temporary resident in Canada, you can extend your stay in Canada for free by applying to
- extend your current temporary status in Canada
- change your temporary resident status
Special measures for Iranian temporary residents in Canada
If you’re an Iranian temporary resident in Canada, you can apply to extend your stay in Canada for free by applying to
- extend your current temporary status
- change your temporary resident status
If your school is no longer on the designated learning institution (DLI) list
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You can either
- keep studying until your current permit expires or
- transfer to another DLI
If you want to extend your study permit, you’ll need to enroll at a school with DLI status.
If you plan to leave Canada either before or after you’ve applied for a study permit extension, you won’t be allowed to re-enter unless
- you have a valid study permit or a letter of introduction that shows you were approved for a study permit and
- you have a valid travel document
If you’ve deferred your enrolment
If you’ve deferred your enrolment and the DLI that issued your letter of acceptance is de-designated before you start studying, you cannot start studying at that school.
- If you’re in Canada with a valid study permit, you’ll need to
- apply to and be accepted at a new DLI
- update the information about your learning institution in MyAccount
- If your study permit has been approved but not issued yet
- we’ll send you a request to provide a new letter of acceptance from a new DLI
- you’ll need to update the information about your learning institution in MyAccount (if your study permit is approved)
How to apply to extend your study permit
In most cases, you must apply online to extend your study permit. You may be able to apply on paper if either
- you have a disability that makes it impossible to apply online or
- there’s a problem with the online application
How applying online helps you
- No courier fees or mail delivery time—we get your application instantly.
- Your application may be processed more quickly.
- It helps you make sure your application is complete before you submit it.
- You can quickly submit more documents online (if we ask you to).
- You get updates on the status of your application directly in your online account.
A study permit is not a visa.
Find out what you need to re-enter Canada if you leave
Step 1: make sure you have what you need
To apply online, you’ll need
Step 2: read the instruction guide
Even if you apply online, you should read the instruction guide before you complete your application. The guide explains how to complete each field on the form.
Venezuelan passport holders
You may need to complete extra steps when you fill out your application.
Step 3: prepare your answers for the online tool
Before you can upload your forms, you must answer some questions. We use your answers to create a personalized document checklist for you.
Step 4: know the fees you have to pay
In most cases, your fees will include processing fees for you and anyone you include on your application.
We’ll ask you to pay your fees at the end of your application.
End of biometrics exemption for in-Canada temporary residence applicants
As of February 23, 2023, there are changes to who needs to give biometrics when applying for temporary residence.
Learn more about new biometrics requirements for temporary residence applicants in Canada.
Step 5: create your online account or sign in
You need an account to apply online. You can use your account to:
- pay your fees
- submit your application
- check your status
If you can’t apply online
You can submit a paper application if either:
- you can’t apply online because of a disability
- there’s a problem with the online application
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