Distinguish eTA, visa and study permit
Canada’s eTA page is the official entry point for electronic travel authorisation; it is not a visa, study permit, school admission or an individual admission decision. Travel mode, passport, course duration and personal facts can affect the documents needed, so another traveller’s experience cannot replace an official check.
Use official tools for the real circumstances
Use only Canada’s government eTA and visa-requirement pages, answering for the passport, mode of travel, transit and actual study plan. Avoid non-official links that claim to secure approval or ask for full passport and card details.
Keep application and course records consistent
Name, passport number, date of birth, email and travel information should match the passport and school records. Keep submission and payment evidence privately; if course or passport facts change, use the official instruction to determine whether a new step is required.
Recheck all entry material before departure
Even with an electronic record, review current government requirements, airline boarding requirements and the school’s arrival instruction before travel. The relevant authority makes the result and entry decision; this guide only organises the checking process.