🇨🇦 Canada · Study

Study permit

Study at a Designated Learning Institution. Eligible graduates can later apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Who it’s for

Students accepted by a Canadian college or university.

1
Get admitted
Apply to a Designated Learning Institution and receive a letter of acceptance.
2
Get your PAL/TAL
The school requests a provincial attestation letter for you.
3
Prepare finances
Show first-year tuition plus the IRCC cost-of-living amount.
4
Apply online
Submit forms, documents and fees; give biometrics.

Start the application to track these, set due dates and attach files.

Valid passport
Bio page scan. Check it is valid for the whole planned stay (6+ months beyond travel is safest).
Letter of acceptance / Confirmation of Enrolment
From a designated / registered institution (CAS for the UK, CoE for Australia).
Provincial attestation letter (PAL/TAL)
Required by Canada for most study permit applicants.
Proof of funds
Official bank letters/statements showing the required amount, held for the required period.
Proof of tuition paymentIf applicable
Receipt for the first year’s tuition or deposit.
Statement of purpose / genuine student statement
Why this course, this institution and this country, and your plans after study.
Language test result
An approved test for this visa, taken within the validity period (Canada: 2 years; Australia: 3 years).
Degree certificates and transcripts
All post-secondary qualifications, with certified translations if not in English/French.
Digital photo to specification
Recent passport-style photo meeting the destination’s size and background rules.
Immigration medical exam
With a panel physician approved by the destination. Do it only when asked or allowed.
Biometrics appointment
Fingerprints and photo at a visa application centre when requested.
Government fees paid
Keep the receipt. Check the current fee on the official site before paying.