Applying for a Minor to study in Canada- 2024

[omojoeky]

***EDIT*** Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated.

Hi, I am applying for our child to study in Canada (high school) and wondering if we (both parents) can accompany the child to Canada.

we are both workers back home and have no intention of staying longer than 3 weeks. our child has a custodian in Canada

we just do not want our child (16) to travel alone. is this possible? When filling out the form as a group, we do not see the option of accompanying minor to Canada. is there anyone who has filled out this form and can provide some guidance? thank you

 

[scylla]

Hi, I am applying for our child to study in Canada (high school) and wondering if we (both parents) can accompany the child to Canada.

we are both workers back home and have no intention of staying longer than 3 weeks. our child has a custodian in Canada

we just do not want our child (16) to travel alone. is this possible? When filling out the form as a group, we do not see the option of accompanying minor to Canada. is there anyone who has filled out this form and can provide some guidance? thank you

You would apply for TRVs separately to come to Canada temporarily as tourists. There is no special visa for this. You apply separately from your child. This is not part of the study permit application.

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi, I am applying for our child to study in Canada (high school) and wondering if we (both parents) can accompany the child to Canada.

we are both workers back home and have no intention of staying longer than 3 weeks. our child has a custodian in Canada

we just do not want our child (16) to travel alone. is this possible? When filling out the form as a group, we do not see the option of accompanying minor to Canada. is there anyone who has filled out this form and can provide some guidance? thank you

You have to apply for TRVs and show your own funds, travel history, ties to return etc. It is not guaranteed that you will be approved. You don’t apply with your child’s study permit because it is a separate application. Your child will have a Canadian guardian so that is why there is no form for accompanying.

 

[omojoeky]

You have to apply for TRVs and show your own funds, travel history, ties to return etc. It is not guaranteed that you will be approved. You don’t apply with your child’s study permit because it is a separate application. Your child will have a Canadian guardian so that is why there is no form for accompanying.

Thank you for the quick response. Maybe the wrong use of the word "accompanying in my initial question". To be clear, we do not want our child to travel alone to Canada for the first time. The aim is to bring our child and return home. do you think we can apply as a group? Or is this not possible.

 

[omojoeky]

You would apply for TRVs separately to come to Canada temporarily as tourists. There is no special visa for this. You apply separately from your child. This is not part of the study permit application.

Thank you for the quick response. Maybe the wrong use of the word "accompanying in my initial question". To be clear, we do not want our child to travel alone to Canada for the first time. The aim is to bring our child and return home. do you think we can apply as a group? Or is this not possible.

 

[scylla]

Thank you for the quick response. Maybe the wrong use of the word "accompanying in my initial question". To be clear, we do not want our child to travel alone to Canada for the first time. The aim is to bring our child and return home. do you think we can apply as a group? Or is this not possible.

Your post was clear. You cannot apply as a group. Your child applies for the study permit. You apply for the TRVs separately.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you for the quick response. Maybe the wrong use of the word "accompanying in my initial question". To be clear, we do not want our child to travel alone to Canada for the first time. The aim is to bring our child and return home. do you think we can apply as a group? Or is this not possible.

You apply separately. There is no group application to bring a minor to Canada. Your TRV is approved based on your funds, travel history and ties to return home. It is not based on you accompanying your child. The applications are not processed together nor tied to one another so processing times may be different for a TRV. Where are you applying from? If TRV is refused, you will need to make the decision on whether your child travels on own.

What school? Is guardian a family member close to school? If refused, guardian is responsible when your child enters Canada so can meet at airport and get child settled.

 

[omojoeky]

Your post was clear. You cannot apply as a group. Your child applies for the study permit. You apply for the TRVs separately.

Oh makes sense, thank you for the information.

 

[omojoeky]

You apply separately. There is no group application to bring a minor to Canada. Your TRV is approved based on your funds, travel history and ties to return home. It is not based on you accompanying your child. The applications are not processed together nor tied to one another so processing times may be different for a TRV. Where are you applying from? If TRV is refused, you will need to make the decision on whether your child travels on own.

What school? Is guardian a family member close to school? If refused, guardian is responsible when your child enters Canada so can meet at airport and get child settled.

This is helpful. thank you for the information.