Lost Study Permit, can I get back in with a copy?

[Riga11]

I found myself in a bit of a situation. I left Canada on the 30th of June, got home to Thailand on the 1st of July. Along the way, I managed to lose my study permit, probably fell out of my passport when I was in transit in Hong Kong or something. I managed to submit an application for a new one on the 7th, and hopefully my friend in Canada can Fedex it to me in time. But on the off chance that it doesn't get here or the application doesn't go through, would it be possible for me to re-enter the country? I have a photocopy of the permit, plus a letter from my university saying I study there, and school ID.

 

[ola1974]

Re: Help Getting back into Canada

You get replacement just relax. Meanwhile did u attached the copy in ur application. I may advise to change ur topic to 'lost sp, can one enter canada with copy'. It will attract experence member.

 

[Riga11]

Thanks mate, no I didn't attach a copy, it wasn't in the required documents part of the instruction guide.

 

[J5M]

Hi,

I found myself in a bit of a situation. I left Canada on the 30th of June, got home to Thailand on the 1st of July. Along the way, I managed to lose my study permit, probably fell out of my passport when I was in transit in Hong Kong or something. I managed to submit an application for a new one on the 7th, and hopefully my friend in Canada can Fedex it to me in time. But on the off chance that it doesn't get here or the application doesn't go through, would it be possible for me to re-enter the country? I have a photocopy of the permit, plus a letter from my university saying I study there, and school ID.

If you have a valid TRV, you can enter Canada. Technically, you need a valid SP, photocopy should work, they can access your permit on system with your UCI number.

 

[Riga11]

Even if I've entered the country before? Can I still get in with only the visa?

 

[Riga11]

Update: I might have placed the wrong date on my application form, so my chances of getting a new permit don't look great. If I have to get back in with just a photocopy, what would I tell the people at the border? FYI, I'm coming in by plane.

 

[Riga11]

Need some help with this. Am I supposed to inform the people at the border that I lost my permit?

 

[Pearl1]

Even if I've entered the country before? Can I still get in with only the visa?

if you have entered the country before, they usually don't do the immigration n checks again, just look for ur visa..

but they might ask for your status proof, and not sure if a copy will work. it would be better if you contact some expert or wait till you get your replacement.

 

[Riga11]

if you have entered the country before, they usually don't do the immigration n checks again, just look for ur visa..

but they might ask for your status proof, and not sure if a copy will work. it would be better if you contact some expert or wait till you get your replacement.

I've got a letter from my uni stating that i'm enrolled there for the coming semester. Would that be enough?

 

[Pearl1]

I've got a letter from my uni stating that i'm enrolled there for the coming semester. Would that be enough?

don't think so,, i entered from states last time n din't bring my permit, they held me at the border and asked y din't u bring it,,,

 

[Riga11]

don't think so,, i entered from states last time n din't bring my permit, they held me at the border and asked y din't u bring it,,,

I actually had the same deal. I left my permit at home, and I told them this and was let in. Were you let in?

 

[Pearl1]

I actually had the same deal. I left my permit at home, and I told them this and was let in. Were you let in?

they did,,, but this info is added on your history,, n if u commit same mistake again - i think they are gonna b strict

 

[Riga11]

they did,,, but this info is added on your history,, n if u commit same mistake again - i think they are gonna b strict

Dang, well i guess I'll just have to hope whoever is at the border isn't too strict. Thanks for the help mate.