Travel Tips & Required Documents

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If you are entering or re-entering Canada, it is important that you prepare well in advance and have the right documentation ready to make your trip as smooth as possible. A border services officer will make the final decision on your eligibility to enter Canada when you arrive.

Check the Canada Border Services Agency website for information on crossing the border into Canada, including information on declarations and what you can and can’t bring to Canada.

If you are being issued a new document at the border, make sure to check it carefully for errors or missing work conditions before you leave.

If there is an error, you can politely ask to have it corrected on the spot. If you leave the border without making the corrections, it is much more complicated to fix it. Learn more on the Amending Your Study Permit page.

Gather Your Documents

We recommend you have printed copies of all your documents to avoid any issues accessing digital copies. Make sure to pack all your documents in your carry-on luggage. Below is our list of recommended documents. Please review IRCC’s Prepare for your arrival page for the most up to date information.

  • Valid passport
  • Valid TRV, eTA or official US status document
  • New students: Port of Entry letter of introduction, unless exempt
  • Returning students: valid study permit
  • Letter of acceptance and offer letter from Brock University if you are starting a new program
  • Proof of enrolment at Brock
  • Proof of financial support
  • Valid immigration medical examination results, if required
  • Medical and immunization records, if applicable
  • Any other documents that were part of your study permit application e.g. language test results

Tip: Do not book any travel arrangements until you have met all the documentation requirements.

Preparing to travel?
Check out the New International Student Welcome Guide.

The New International Student Welcome Guide is a comprehensive listing of what to expect, what to pack, and resources available to you when you arrive.

Disclaimer

The information on this page is intended as general information for Brock University students. It has been reviewed by Brock International’s international student advising team who are Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs). Please note that this website is not a legal document.

Immigration information can change quickly and without notice, so always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for the most current information.