Study Permit
Visa information for Canada
Required for international students enrolled in programs longer than 6 months at designated learning institutions in Canada.
Processing Time
Varies by country, typically 4-12 weeks; check current processing times on the IRCC website
Cost
150 CAD (plus biometrics fee of 85 CAD)
📋Requirements
- Acceptance letter from a designated learning institution in Canada
- Proof of financial support (tuition fees plus $10,000 CAD for living expenses per year)
- No criminal record (police certificates may be required)
- Medical exam may be required
- Proof you will leave Canada when your permit expires
- For Quebec: Certificate of Acceptance from Quebec (CAQ)
- Biometrics (fingerprints and photo)