Arrive without a study visa?

[1laguy]

I just got my acceptance letter to school a week ago and my classes start in January.  I am flying to Vancouver in a little over a week..am I going to be allowed in with just my acceptance letter and passport from the USA?

I applied for the study visa online today and paid the processing fee but I think the processing time is at least a month.

I studied in Vancouver back in 03 and am trying to remember how I did it there.  Is it possible that they let me in with just my acceptance letter and then I have to drive back to the immigration office on the border one my visa is ready?  Or can they give me a visa at the airport (was it neccesary to apply online and pay like I did?)

[PMM]

Hi

I just got my acceptance letter to school a week ago and my classes start in January.  I am flying to Vancouver in a little over a week..am I going to be allowed in with just my acceptance letter and passport from the USA?

I applied for the study visa online today and paid the processing fee but I think the processing time is at least a month.

I studied in Vancouver back in 03 and am trying to remember how I did it there.  Is it possible that they let me in with just my acceptance letter and then I have to drive back to the immigration office on the border one my visa is ready?  Or can they give me a visa at the airport (was it neccesary to apply online and pay like I did?)

As a US citizen you can get your study permit at the Port of Entry on entry.  You require your letter of acceptance, proof of funds for the first year fees, and proof of $10K for living expenses for the first year as well funds for return transportation.

[zub2612]

Hi

As a US citizen you can get your study permit at the Port of Entry on entry.  You require your letter of acceptance, proof of funds for the first year fees, and proof of $10K for living expenses for the first year as well funds for return transportation.

As a UK citizen, can I just fly to Canada with Acceptance Letter and Bank Statement showing sufficient funds?

[PMM]

Hi

As a UK citizen, can I just fly to Canada with Acceptance Letter and Bank Statement showing sufficient funds?

No, only residents of the US can do that.  You have to apply to London for a study permit.

[enfield]

As a UK citizen, can I just fly to Canada with Acceptance Letter and Bank Statement showing sufficient funds?

:-)

Still you need a study/work permit to study/work in Canada. You are exempt from TRV only.