Step 5 of 5
Prepare for Your Departure
After your study permit is approved, prepare for travel, the port of entry, and your first weeks as a student in Canada.
Three phases
Before you fly
Organize and back up every travel document.
At the port of entry
Your study permit is issued here — check it carefully.
Your first weeks
Settle in, register, and follow your permit conditions.
Before you travel
- Passport or travel document
- Port of entry letter of introduction, if issued
- Temporary resident visa or eTA, if required
- Letter of Acceptance and updated enrolment documents
- Proof of funds and accommodation details
- Insurance, travel plan, and emergency contacts
At the port of entry
Answer questions clearly and consistently
Confirm your name, school, expiry date, and conditions
Keep digital and printed copies of documents
Ask before leaving if anything looks incorrect
Your first weeks
Attend orientation and confirm registration
Set up housing, phone, banking, transit, and health coverage
Read and follow your study permit conditions
Keep school and contact information current
Plan renewals before documents expire
Not sure how to prepare for your departure?
Get free counselling from our team of Canadian Education Counsellors and talk through travel documents, housing, arrival planning, and your first steps in Canada.
Speak with a counsellor before you travel.
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