travelling to canada

immigration documents

here is a list of documents that will be required during your travels and at the port of entry in canada:

1. port of entry letter of introduction from immigration, refugees and citizenship canada (ircc). note: this letter is not your study permit.
2. valid travel document (passport)
3. valid temporary residence visa (trv) or electronic travel authorization (eta)

we recommend you review ircc’s prepare for arrival webpage before planning your entry to canada. 

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 documents

here are the documents that you need to have as a 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 student.

1. letter of acceptance (loa)
2. confirmation of enrollment (coe)
3. receipt of tuition payment

please note that for all the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 documents, you can download them on your lakehead myportal account.

important notes: 

1. for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 who are studying a short-term program for less than 6 months, you can study without a study permit. 
2. citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the us as well as residents of greenland and st. pierre & miquelon, are eligible to apply for a study permit at a port of entry to canada.
3. us citizen or lawful us permanent resident who holds valid status in the us, you do not require a trv or an eta to enter canada.
4. all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 must have a temporary residence visa (trv) or electronic travel authorization (eta)  to enter canada for studies. if you have not yet received your visa and/or letter of introduction, do not travel to canada until you have received these documents
5. please check the canada entry requirements by country or territory.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 advises all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to arrive in thunder bay or orillia before orientation starts. we advise that you arrive in canada no more than one month prior to the start of your classes. this will help avoid any concerns at the port of entry about arriving too far in advance. you are not allowed to work on or off campus until you begin full-time studies in canada and meet all the requirements.

you will meet a canada border services agency (cbsa) officer at the airport or border crossing and the officer will make the final decision on whether or not to admit you to canada.

travelling by air

most 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 travelling internationally will be arriving in thunder bay or orillia via air transportation. there are three international airports that you can arrive through if you are coming by plane: montreal, vancouver, and toronto, which is the most common one. your port of entry is important as this is where you will go through customs and receive your physical study permit. for those 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 coming to the thunder bay campus, it’s important that you have a connecting flight to thunder bay booked ahead of time. please allow for plenty of time (at least 4 hours) between your connecting flight to thunder bay as customs can take several hours.  

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 advises all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to check the local rules if they are transiting other countries en route to canada. please refer to the international air transport association (iata) page for guidance on international visa and passport requirements.

it is strongly recommended that 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 purchase refundable tickets when travelling by air.

travelling by land

if you are travelling from the united states by land transportation, you will need to refer to the list of border crossings and hours. please also refer to the temporary importing of a vehicle if you are travelling with a rental car. 

as a new incoming lakehead international student, arriving at our thunder bay, orillia, or barrie (1st year lugc 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 only) campuses, you may be eligible for our airport transportation service. the airport service is a single-trip use from the airport to your accommodation (on or off campus) and the process varies slightly for both campuses.

eligibility:

1. our airport transportation service is only for new incoming 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 international 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 who are arriving in canada for the first time. returning 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 are not eligible for this service.
2. international 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 must have received their visa documents before submitting an airport transportation request. you will need to upload these documents as proof of attending lakehead. you will not be issued a taxi voucher until these documents are received. 
3. you must have your place of accommodation secured before we will issue a taxi voucher. please do not submit a request until you have worked out where you will be staying upon your arrival in thunder bay, orillia, or barrie.
4. you must submit your airport transportation request at least four (4) business days (monday to friday) before your departure to canada so that your taxi voucher can be processed. failure to do so means you will not receive a taxi voucher on time and you will not be reimbursed for your taxi ride.

thunder bay campus

our transportation providers (roach's taxi or diamond taxi) will transport new 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 directly from the airport to their accommodations. you must have your taxi voucher printed, as they will not accept electronic copies. if you do not have your printed voucher with you, you will be responsible for paying for the taxi out of pocket. having the voucher provides you with a complimentary taxi ride directly to your on or off-campus housing. please provide the address to the taxi driver. 

when you arrive at the thunder bay airport you will collect your luggage and head outside. there is a taxi wait line just outside the exit doors. you will wait there for the next available roach's or diamond taxi. provide the driver with your voucher and the address of your accommodation. this transportation service does not allow stops along the way. it is a direct route from the airport to your accommodation.

orillia/barrie campus

the airport pick-up shuttle service to orillia  (or barrie, for lakehead-georgian 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ) is only for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 arriving from toronto pearson international airport.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 uses simcoe county airport service, they are a member of the ground transportation association of ontario and are licensed by the greater toronto airport authority. you will meet your driver at the airport terminal.

the drive from pearson international airport will take approximately 90 minutes to orillia and 75 minutes to barrie, depending on traffic. your transportation will be pre-booked and prepaid. you will check in with the transportation company at the airport. you will receive a copy of your booking confirmation and detailed information on where to meet your driver from the lakehead international orillia office. please be sure to check your lakehead email account for this.

apply for your airport transportation service

once you have submitted your transportation request, we will verify your details and reach out to you if we need more information. for those arriving in thunder bay, please ensure you provide the flight and arrival information for thunder bay. you will receive an email from the lakehead international team with your printable voucher and detailed instructions.  

click here to submit your transportation request online

here is a helpful checklist of things to consider when planning your departure and packing up your suitcases:

• make sure you have your study visa approval (letter of introduction) printed and put all of your important documents into one folder for quick and easy reference.  

• be sure to pack your immigration documents and anything you will need at the port of entry in your carry-on luggage.

• ensure you have registered for your classes and paid your tuition fees before you arrive. 

• confirm your housing accommodations before you arrive. this includes any temporary accommodations. 

• apply for lakehead international's airport taxi service at least 4 business days before your departure to canada and print the taxi voucher (thunder bay only).

• apply for your lakehead student id card online.

packing your luggage:

we advise you to check with your airlines’ restrictions on checked baggage and weight restrictions. please ensure that anything you need to access during your travels is packed in your carry-on luggage such as documents, laptops, chargers, adapters, and other important items.  

do pack:

• clothing, shoes and toiletries (if you are arriving in january be sure to bring a warm jacket for when you arrive and you can purchase good winter clothing in canada after arrival)

• laptop, other electronics and chargers

• universal adapter (consider a power bank as well)

• canadian cash on hand for incidental expenses 

• any specific medications (be sure to ask your doctor what is or isn't available in canada) and be sure they are in labeled containers

• consider packing in your carry-on luggage, one pair of clothes and a few things you might need in case your luggage is lost or delayed.

don't pack:

• any illegal substances or weapons

• food (unless you check that it's approved by cbsa and the airline)