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Arranging to study abroad can be quite complicated. If you are planning to study in Canada as an international student, you should be aware if you need a Canadian student visa or not. The following tips will help you decipher whether or not you are required to apply for a Canadian student visa. 
You do not need a Canadian student visa if…
You are planning to participate in a short term study program for 6 months or less. In this case if you decide to continue studying in Canada after 6 months you must leave the country and apply for a Canadian student visa, also called the study permit, before you may re-enter and continue your studies.
Members of foreign armed forces have no need to pursue a study permit from the Canadian border. Their family members however are required to apply for a permit before attending school.
Foreign representatives and their family members in Canada do not always need a study permit to attend school or educational programs. You should check with your specific embassy within Canada to make sure.
If you are applying from the US, Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, or Greenland you are allowed to apply for a Canadian student visa as you enter Canada and speak with border officials.
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