Pre-departure guidelines:
To enable easy transition from one country to another, here is the Pre-departure Checklist for Students:
- :-Accept your offer for study in Canada.
- :-Apply for a passport, or check that your current passport will be valid for at least six months beyond your return date.
- :-Apply for immigration documents, if required
- :-Book airline tickets.
- :-Buy travel and health insurance
- :-Arrange accommodation in Canada
- :-Arrange transportation to/from the airport at home and in Canada.
- :-Arrange your banking—consider buying traveller’s cheques for large denominations, as well as carrying a smaller amount of cash.
- :-Check baggage and customs limitations.
- :-Clear all paperwork with your home educational institution.
- :-Ensure all of your documents are in order and make photocopies to pack in your baggage, to leave at home, and to send to your email address). These documents include:
- :-Passport
- :-Airline tickets
- :-Travel insurance certificate
- :-Letter of acceptance for your Canadian educational institution
- :-Key addresses and phone numbers
- :-A bank statement showing proof of funds
- :-Letter of introduction from Canadian immigration, if applicable
- :-Prescriptions for any medication you are carrying
- :-Traveller’s cheques, if applicable
- :-Medical and immunization records
- :-Academic history and university transcripts
- :-Find out about Canada and the town or city where you will be living and studying.
- :-Contact your Canadian educational institution with any questions you may have.
