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Update: 03/17/2025 The application for a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) for studies is intended for foreign nationals who wish to study in Quebec. The CAQ for studies, issued by the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de ...
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IMPORTANT This website has no legal value; it’s simply a summary of the procedures in effect, compiled to the best of our knowledge on the date it was prepared. This information is subject to change without notice. The laws and regulations of Québec and C ...
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When to arrive in Montréal? We recommend that our international students arrive within two to four weeks of starting their program. This should provide you enough time to ease into the adaptation process, to find a place to live and to complete the nece ...
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Quebec immigration laws require non-Canadians to have valid health and hospitalization insurance for the duration of their stay in Quebec. For this reason, Polytechnique Montréal has taken out insurance for its international student community. By default, ...
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Last update: June 25, 2025 Considerations for an arrival in the Fall 2025 term Immigration documents required to enter Canada Here is what you need: Students in a degree-granting program (Bachelor's, DESS, Master's, PhD) and two-terms exch ...
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Find out more about your mandatory and complementary insurance coverages by consulting the information below and watching our video capsules. Mandatory Health Insurance for International Students (AMHPEI) All international students are automatically enr ...
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You are not sure if you want to rent before or after your arrival? There are pros and cons for each of those options! 1. If you decide to find you apartment once you arrive in Montreal, we recommend you to you book accommodation in a hotel or youth hostel ...
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Your departure date is fast approaching and you’re wondering what to bring. Before you start packing, check with your airline about the maximum number of suitcases and maximum baggage weight permitted. You might also want to ask about the excess baggage s ...
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Passport validity If possible, obtain a passport that will remain valid for the entire duration of your program of study, and ideally, that will even extend beyond the end of your program in order to facilitate future immigration procedures. While a CAQ ...
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Updated on 06/03/2025 A Study Permit grants you a legal status in Canada; it is essential to respect its terms and conditions during your stay in Canada. Certain individuals may be exempt from the requirement to hold a Study Permit; such as students comin ...
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If you need to travel through another country before entry into Canada (layover, flight connection(s), etc.), you might need to request a Transit Visa for that country, even if you do not leave the airport. United States If you need to transit through t ...
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Last update: November 5, 2024 IMPORTANT Effective November 1, 2024, the receipt of selection applications under the Québec Experience Program- Graduates stream and the Regular Skilled Worker Program is temporarily suspended. This suspension is in effect ...
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IMPORTANT This website has no legal value; it’s simply a summary of the procedures in effect, compiled to the best of our knowledge on the date it was prepared. This information is subject to change without notice. The laws and regulations of Québec and C ...
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What is a social insurance number (sin)? A SIN is a unique 9-digit number, issued free of charge by Service Canada. International students who would like to work in Canada must obtain a SIN, which is needed for tax purposes. You will be required to prov ...
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The following information is for international students registered in a degree or diploma program at Polytechnique Montréal. Exchange students must follow up with the relevant authorities in their country of origin. International students are not eligible ...
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Topics covered during consultations Life in Montreal (moving, housing, transportation, opening a bank account, what to expect in winter, healthcare, etc.). Administrative and immigration-related matters. Note that we do not offer consultations related to ...
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Last Update: 09/17/2025 Eligibility Eligibility Conditions The post-graduation work permit (PGWP) allows graduated students to work in Canada for up to 3 years. The duration of the WP depends on the duration of the studies. To be eligible you must: Have ...
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Updated 06/04/2025 The majority of international students need to hold a CAQ Certificate and a Study Permit for the entire duration of their program. However, certain categories of individuals may be exempt from either of these documents, and sometimes bo ...
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