Due to changing travel restrictions and quarantine requirements in Canada, contact GPO for updated information.
Since Canada is so close, we encourage all students to visit our northern neighbor while a student at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ.
If you fly into or out of Canada utilizing Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), you most likely will need an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization).
To find out if you need a visa or an eTA, please see: Please remember that you will be applying as a visitor to Canada and not as a student.
- If you need an eTA, please read and follow all instructions carefully:
- If you need a visa, please read and follow all instructions carefully:
- You can apply online but you will need to be able to scan all your documents. If you are having issues with the website, try using a different browser such as Firefox.
- You must submit the following items:
- Visa application
- Passport
- I-94 card
- Form I-20
- Required fees in the appropriate format (2022: $100 CAN). Check current fees at:
- Two (2) passport-sized pictures
- You might need a letter from a DSO (International Student Advisor) stating you are currently enrolled and in good status.
- Please submit a written request to the Global Programs Office at least 2 days before you plan to apply for the visa.
- You must submit the following items:
- Depending on your country of citizenship, you might have to submit Biometric information. This will be an additional charge. Biometrics will be taken at USCIS in Buffalo.
- Visa wait times vary depending on the time of the year. You should apply at least a month in advance of your expected travel date. To check current wait times, see:
- You can apply online but you will need to be able to scan all your documents. If you are having issues with the website, try using a different browser such as Firefox.
If you have any questions, please make an appointment in Global Programs to meet with an advisor.
