Question: I want to study on campus this fall. Can I enter Canada and come to U of T?
We understand that you may be concerned about regulations and expectations around entry into Canada in the Fall. Currently, Federal Government policy is that following students are eligible to enter Canada with a non-discretionary reason and should request a letter from their registrar:
- Returning or newly-admitted international students with a study permit approved on or before March 18, 2020
- Returning or newly-admitted students traveling directly from the United States to Canada with an approved study permit regardless of study permit approval date or citizenship
Please be assured that you can begin your program through online courses if you are living outside of Canada.
We will update you as quickly as possible if border restrictions change and will be pleased to provide you with a letter stating that your travel is non-discretionary should that be the case. You can request a letter of support for non-discretionary travel, from you registrar if
- you lived in Canada this past year (e.g. went to high school in Canada)
- you have planned to complete a 14-day quarantine period as soon as you arrive at your final destination (note all travellers from abroad need to quarantine — the university can support you in your quarantine plan (hyperlink)
- you begin studying after you complete your quarantine
- you need to be in Canada for your program (for laboratories, workshops, etc.)
- pursuing your studies online is not an option at your school or not possible from your home country (due to internet restrictions or bandwidth limitations)
Who is currently eligible to enter Canada with a non-discretionary reason:
|
Yes |
No |
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|---|---|---|
| Returning or newly-admitted international students with a study permit approved on or before March 18, 2020. (If arriving from the United States see below) |
P |
|
| Returning or newly-admitted students traveling directly from the United States to Canada with an approved study permit regardless of study permit approval date or citizenship |
P |
|
| Newly-admitted international students (not traveling from the United States) without an approved study permit, or with a study permit approved after March 18, 2020 |
|
O |
| Returning international students (not traveling from the United States) without an approved study permit, or with a study permit renewal approved after March 18, 2020 |
|
O |
- For updates, visit this FAQ for international students for information.
- Additional information for newly admitted international students is also available.