The government has started placing limits on study permits to reduce the number of foreign students coming to Canada. For the next two years, only a certain number of study permits will be issued to students from around the world, including Indians. Due to this, students thinking of studying in Canada are quite disappointed. However, it is not that one cannot study in Canada without a study permit. There are many other ways to study here that do not require a study permit.
'Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada' (IRCC) issues study permits to foreign students. But the IRCC rules also include some exceptions, through which one can study in top universities in Canada without a study permit. In total there are eight such categories in which if a student falls, he will get admission without a study permit. Let's find out who is allowed to study in Canada without a study permit.
Who can study in Canada without a study permit?
Short Term Students: Studies in Canada range from graduation to post graduation. However, international students seeking entry into Canada to study post-secondary programs of six months or less duration do not require a study permit.
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Family or employees of the foreign representative: Family members or employees of a person accredited by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) as a foreign representative in Canada do not need a study visa to study in Canada. Here foreign representative means ambassador or diplomat. However, your embassy should clarify through the GSC whether you will need a study permit or not.
Members of the armed forces of a country designated under the Visiting Forces Act: Some members of foreign armed forces who are on official duty in Canada do not need a study permit to study here. These rules apply to people who are members of the armed forces of any country and are covered under Canada's Visiting Forces Act (VFA). However, family members of members of foreign armed forces will need a study permit to study in Canada.
Indians registered in Canada: People with registered Indian status in Canada do not need a permit to study in the country, even if they are citizens of another country. Registered Indian status does not mean citizen of India. This status has been given to indigenous people in Canada.
Minor children present in Canada: Minor children of refugees or asylum seekers and minor children of asylum seekers or refugees do not require a study permit. Similarly, children of Canadian citizens and permanent residents also do not require a study visa. If a student's parents have permission to study or work in Canada, their child can attend pre-school, primary school or secondary school in the country even without a study permit.
Foreign Workers: Foreign workers are also allowed to study in Canada without a study permit. But they must have a valid work permit, which has been issued before June 7, 2023.
