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Study Permit

Canada

Official source
Processing time

4 – 8 weeks (varies by applicant country of residence)

Success rate

Pending — see notes

Duration

Duration of study program + 90 days

Min. salary

N/A

Requirements

6 items
  • Letter of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada
  • Proof of financial support (GIC option or bank statements — typically CAD 10,000+ above first year tuition + living costs)
  • Immigration Regulatory Medical Examination (IRME) — biometrics and medical
  • Police certificates (if applicable)
  • Valid passport and identity documents
  • Explanation letter describing purpose of study

Process overview

Total: 2 – 4 months (acceptance to study permit approval)
  1. 1

    Receive Letter of Acceptance from a DLI

    4 – 12 weeks

    After university acceptance application cycle.

  2. 2

    Apply online or via paper application to IRCC

    1 – 2 weeks
  3. 3

    Pay application fee (CAD 150) and give biometrics (CAD 85)

    1 – 2 weeks (biometrics appointment)
  4. 4

    IRCC application processing

    4 – 8 weeks (varies by country of residence)
  5. 5

    Receive Port of Entry (POE) Letter of Introduction + TRV (if applicable)

    1 – 2 weeks

Cost breakdown

  • Study Permit application feeCA$150.00
  • Biometrics feeCA$85.00
  • Super Invoice / Police certificate fees (where applicable)OptionalCA$0.00
  • Optional: Immigration consultant / processing serviceOptionalCA$1,500.00
Total estimated costCA$1,735.00

Costs may vary. Check official sources.

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