Step 3:  
Complete the application for a Study Permit. Fill in the forms carefully and completely.

  • Follow the instructions
  • Use a typewriter or print clearly, using black ink.
  • Add appropriate characters for languages that do not use the Latin alphabet, such as Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, Japanese, Hebrew, etc.
  • Sign and date your application forms.

Step 4:   Include the correct Application Fee. There is a processing fee to apply for a Study Permit.
Step 5:   Make sure that your application is complete, using the document checklist.
Step 6:   Submit your application, fees, and required documents to a Visa Office at the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate responsible for the country in which you are living.
Step 7:   Supply additional information or documents when the Visa Office requests it. This may include

 
Requirements for Student Visa:
 

Medical Examination Results:

• You must pass a medical exam.
A Visa Officer will advise you if you need to take a medical examination, and will provide you with instructions on how to proceed. If you need a medical examination, processing your application could take at least three extra months.

Police Certificates/Certificate of Good Conduct:
A Visa Officer may request a police certificate to prove to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Officers that you are a responsible person and that you do not have a criminal record.

Police agencies may do a criminal or security background check. These checks may be done on anyone 18 years of age and over applying for a Study Permit.

If you move or change your address, your telephone or FAX number before your application has been processed, you must advise CIC of this new information. Contact the Visa Office where you submitted your application. When you apply for your Study Permit, there is no guarantee of acceptance. You should not take any final steps, such as purchasing plane tickets or quitting your job, until your Study Permit is approved.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact the Visa Office where you submit your application.

Medical Insurance:
All students attending Royal Canadian Institute of Technology (Domestic and International Students) are required to have valid Medical Insurance.

It is advisable to purchase your travel and visitor's insurance before you leave your home country. If you arrive in Canada without insurance Royal Canadian Institute of Technology can assist you with obtaining low-cost travelers /visitors insurance from a Canadian health insurance company.
If your length of study (for those students on a Student Visa) is 6 months or more, then you only need travelers insurance for 3 months. The staff at Royal Canadian Institute of Technology will assist you in applying for BC Medical Insurance when you arrive. It takes 3 months to be approved and accepted to the BC Medical Plan.

Home Stay for International Students
Staying with a Canadian family while taking a program at Royal Canadian Institute of Technology is an excellent way to improve your English and to learn about Canadian culture. All home stay families are carefully interviewed, and chosen to meet the specific needs of home stay students. Special requests, including special food, religious concerns should be mentioned on your application form.