Get Organized
You will need to carry these documents with you, and produce them to enter Canada and obtain your study permit from the border officer:
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Valid Passport
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Temporary Resident Visa (if you require one)
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VIU Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
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CIC Letter of Introduction
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Financial supporting documents (such as a bank or credit card statements as you may be asked to show proof that you have enough money to support yourself in Canada)
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Address of your destination in Canada
Review the Border Reminder Checklist from Canada Border Services Agency.
Additional Items to Prepare for Travel:
It is recommended that students gather the following documents and have them on-hand upon arrival and during their studies in Canada:
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Official transcripts from your high school and any college or university you have attended
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Any supporting documents for your admission (such as official IELTS or TOEFL scores)
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Course outlines from any previous courses you have completed (these may be needed to request an assessment of transfer credit)
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International Driver’s License (if applicable, apply for this before you leave for Canada)
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Map of Nanaimo
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Map of VIU (International Student Services is Building 255)
