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It can take some time to clear immigration and have your study permit printed once you first land in Canada.  When booking your flights, ensure you give yourself sufficient travel time if you have a connecting flight to Vancouver.

Make sure you carry:

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• Your study permit will be issued at the port of entry after an examination with a Border Services Officer    

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You can also review this FAQ item from our website.

It is your responsibility to be familiar with the contents of all luggage you are bringing to Canada. Review the  website for more information about what you can and cannot bring into Canada.

Declare all food, plant and animal products that you are bringing into Canada. For more information, visit the . 

You may bring currency or monetary instruments (ex. traveller鈥檚 cheques, bank drafts, cheques, etc.) equal to or greater than $10,000CAD into Canada; however, please be sure to declare it to CBSA.  

If you are arriving at an airport with Primary Inspection Kiosks, you can make the process easier by using the Advance Declaration feature in ArriveCAN prior to your arrival at the border.  For more information, visit the .  

Be prepared to answer questions about prescription medication that you are carrying.  It is a good idea to make a list of all prescription medication in your luggage. Please visit the  for more information. 

To learn which health products you can bring into Canada, please refer to the pamphlet provided by Health Canada.

As of October 1, 2022, the Government of Canada removed all COVID-19 entry restrictions and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada. Visit the  for the most up-to-date information before you plan your travel.

You may also wish to review our Frequently Asked Questions for International Students webpage for information about travel to Canada. 

Check out the to get detailed maps of the airport from the plane to the arrivals area & ground transportation. 

Passports are no longer stamped by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at airports with Primary Inspection Kiosks. 

If you arrive at one of Canada's busiest international airports, including YVR, you can now verify your identity and make an on screen declaration using . If you need a stamp in your passport as a proof of entry into Canada, you must request a stamp from a border officer after completing a kiosk transaction.

Answer questions truthfully at the Primary Inspection Kiosk.  If you are coming to Canada to study, declare that you will study in Canada.

YVR has free WIFI throughout the airport should you need to connect your device while you are there.

Be prepared to answer questions about what you will do and how long you are going to study in Canada. An interpreter may be available if you do not understand the questions; however, service is typically available in English and French. 

During peak periods, you can expect to spend a few hours at the airport, during which time you may be unable to leave the immigration and customs area. You may bring some food and eat while you wait (please check what food you can bring ).  There are vending machines (accepting Canadian coins only), washrooms and some seating in the waiting area.

When your study permit is issued to you, double check that the information on your permit to ensure that it is correct.  Make sure your name, expiry dates and other information are correct on the study permit issued to you by the border officer.  as this is required to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and to be able to work.

If you notice any errors on your immigration documents (e.g. name, personal information), request changes before you leave Immigration.

Plan your journey by visiting Arriving in Vancouver and Transportation.