Pre-Departure Checklist
- Apply to study in Canada through your home educational institution’s Study Abroad Office for exchange programs or check the Canadian college/university admission’s webpage to apply for admission to a full academic program.
- 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.
Get your documents in order and make photocopies to store in your baggage and keep at home, including:
- 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; and
- 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.
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