🇨🇦 Canadian study permit
Canada Student Visa Requirements
What Indian students need for the Canadian study permit: letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution, Provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL), now also needed by most master's students, Proof of funds and more.
- Canadian study permit
- Funds: First-year tuition plus IRCC's living-cost amount
- Interview: Rarely
- File review & mock interview
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Quick answer
Canada student visa requirements: the short answer
You need letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution, provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL), now also needed by most master's students, proof of funds, clear study plan and medical exam if asked. English: set by the institution; IELTS or PTE commonly used. Funds: first-year tuition plus IRCC's living-cost amount (CAD 23,448 for a single applicant, for applications from 1 September 2026) plus travel; many students use a GIC.
Official sources: IRCC — Study permit
Canadian study permit at a glance
- Visa
- Canadian study permit
- Fee
- CAD 150 study permit fee plus CAD 85 for biometrics
- Processing
- Check IRCC's processing-time tool — times change weekly
- Funds
- First-year tuition plus IRCC's living-cost amount (CAD 23,448 for a single applicant, for applications from 1 September 2026) plus travel; many students use a GIC
- Interview
- Rarely — decisions are usually made on the file
- Dependants
- Spouses get open work permits only in limited cases (for example master's programs of 16 months or more); check IRCC's current rules
- Letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution
- Provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL), now also needed by most master's students
- Proof of funds
- Clear study plan
- Medical exam if asked
Key rules
Rules at a glance
Process
How to apply
- 01
Step 1
Receive the letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution
- 02
Step 2
Obtain the provincial/territorial attestation letter where required
- 03
Step 3
Arrange a GIC and proof of funds
- 04
Step 4
Apply online, give biometrics and complete the medical exam
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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CAD 150 study permit fee plus CAD 85 for biometrics
Check IRCC's processing-time tool — times change weekly
First-year tuition plus IRCC's living-cost amount (CAD 23,448 for a single applicant, for applications from 1 September 2026) plus travel; many students use a GIC
Rarely — decisions are usually made on the file
Officer not satisfied you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, Purpose of study unclear or not linked to your background and Insufficient or unexplained funds
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