Secure Your Child's Future with a Study Visa for Minors.
Are you aware that minors can apply for study visas too? Only if they have a Canadian citizen or permanent resident relative who can become their custodian.
Apart from this, if you plan on coming to Canada for your study visa or work permit while being accompanied by your child, they too can apply for their study visa.
Who is considered as a Minor Child for a Schooling Visa?
The age of majority depends on every province and territory of Canada.
Province or Territory | Age of Majority |
Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan | 18 |
British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Yukon | 19 |
Minors of foreign nationality may come to Canada for study if they are able to prove either of the following:
- Come with their parents or legal guardians.
- have a custodian in Canada (A Canadian citizen or PR who will take care of and support the minor child).
Minors accompanying parents on a valid study or work permit.
There are always a few things to consider for underaged children that accompany their parents that are on study or work permits. Such children must apply for a study permit before entering Canada. However, they don’t need to provide a letter of acceptance from a school at the time of acceptance.
How to apply for a Canada Study Permit for Minors?
There are two application guides to apply for a study permit for minors, depending on whether they are inside or outside Canada.
Following are the links: