If you want to keep studying in Canada, you’ll need to apply for a study permit extension. If your study permit expires and you haven’t applied for an extension, you must leave Canada.

You must apply online to extend your study permit. However, you may be eligible for an exemption that allows you to apply on paper. Find out if you’re eligible to apply on paper

When to extend your study permit. If you want to keep studying, you must apply to extend your permit at least 30 days before it expires. Make sure your passport doesn’t expire at the same time. Your study permit cannot be extended beyond your passport’s expiry date.

If you want to study in Canada longer, you need to extend your study permit. You should apply to extend your study permit at least 30 days before your current permit expires. However, we recommend you apply more than 30 days before it expires.

As of Nov 8, 2024, you must be enrolled at the Designated Learning Institution (DLI) named on your study permit. If you change institutions, you must apply for a study permit extension for your new institution and most students need to receive the new study permit before beginning studies at your new institution.

online is the fastest way to have your study permit extension processed. Creating an online account with IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) allows you to apply for immigration documents like study permits, work permits, and visitor visas.

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You should submit an application to extend your study permit before your current permit expires. You need to restore your status as a student, as well as extend your study permit. You must apply to restore your status within 90 days of losing it. If you don’t, you must leave Canada.