🇨🇦 Canadian Study Permit
Category: Student · Processing time: 4–14 weeks (varies by country)
⚡ Quick Answer
Canada's study permit lets you study at a DLI and work up to 24 hrs/week off-campus. Many graduates qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (up to 3 years).
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Always submit applications through the official source. Last verified 2026-05-07.
Visa type
Student
Processing time
4–14 weeks (varies by country)
Fees
ProofOfFunds: CAD 20,635 + tuition (per IRCC update)
Validity
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Stay duration
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Entry type
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Insurance
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Overview
Permission to study at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Most permits also allow up to 24 hours/week of off-campus work during sessions.
- Leads to permanent residency: No
- Requires job offer: No
- Language required: Yes
- Minimum education: Acceptance to a DLI
- Financial requirement: Confirm current proof-of-funds rules on the official source
- Accommodation proof: Confirm if accommodation proof is required
- Return ticket: Confirm if onward/return travel proof is required
Estimated Costs
- - ProofOfFunds: CAD 20,635 + tuition (per IRCC update)
- - BiometricsFee: CAD 85
- - StudyPermitFee: CAD 150
Required Documents
- - Letter of acceptance from a DLI
- - Proof of funds for tuition + living
- - Provincial Attestation Letter (where required)
- - Valid passport
- - Statement of purpose
- - Police clearance (where required)
Application Steps
- Apply to a DLI and receive Letter of Acceptance
- Obtain Provincial Attestation Letter (where required)
- Submit study permit application via IRCC portal
- Pay CAD 150 + CAD 85 fees
- Submit biometrics
- Receive Port-of-Entry letter and travel to Canada
Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) →
Travel Insurance Requirement
- Mandatory: Confirm with official source
- Minimum coverage: Confirm current coverage rules
- Valid regions: Confirm accepted regions
- Approved providers: Use providers accepted by the official authority
Embassy, Consulate & Appointments
Embassy, consulate, jurisdiction, and appointment details vary by applicant location. Confirm the correct office before booking travel or paying fees.
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Benefits & What This Visa Allows
- - Off-campus work up to 24 hrs/week
- - Spouse open work permit available for many programs
- - PGWP up to 3 years after graduation
Trust & safety
Before you pay or submit documents
Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract.
Relevant laws
- Housing Contract and Deposit Rules
Housing · Severity: Medium
Rental contracts in Canada may require written terms, legal deposit handling, inventory records, notice periods, and landlord registration. Never rely only on informal chat messages for long-term housing.
- Immigration Status and Overstay Rules
Immigration · Severity: Critical
Your right to stay in Canada depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pending application, job offer, or school admission automatically extends your lawful stay.
- Work Authorisation Rules
Employment · Severity: Critical
In Canada, a visa that allows entry does not always allow work. Paid employment, freelancing, remote work, internships, and trial shifts may each have different permission rules.
- Employment Standards Act
Employment · Severity: Critical
You are entitled to minimum wage, 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year, and up to 3 days paid sick leave. Your employer cannot take these rights away by contract — they are protected by law.
Active scam alerts
Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for Canada, and may produce documents that are not accepted by official authorities.
Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter Canada, avoid questioning, release documents, or fast-track border checks.
Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for Canada through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance letters that fail verification during visa processing.
Scammers advertise fake apartments in Canada, pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lease or copied property photos.
Quick Eligibility Check
Use this self-check for Study Permit. It does not replace official legal assessment.
Common Rejection Reasons
- - Incomplete or inconsistent documents
- - Insufficient financial evidence
- - Unclear purpose of visit or weak ties to home country
- - Missing translations, signatures, appointment confirmations, or required forms
Application Tips
- - Start with the official checklist before paying any third party.
- - Keep bank statements, employment letters, travel plans, and accommodation details consistent.
- - Book appointments early and keep copies of every submitted form, receipt, and confirmation.
- - Do not use agents who guarantee approval or request payment to personal accounts.
Sources & References
Use these references for verification. Official government and appointment portals override summary guidance on MigrantIQ.
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Official source for forms, appointments, fees, and final requirements.
- MigrantIQ visa record
Summary record maintained for planning and source verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To obtain a Canada work permit from Pakistan, you typically need a job offer from a Canadian employer and may require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Rules can change, so check official sources or consult licensed immigration advisors for case-specific decisions.
To obtain a Canada work permit from India, you typically need a job offer from a Canadian employer and may require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Rules can change, so check official sources or consult licensed immigration advisors for case-specific decisions.
There is no specific age limit for obtaining a Canada work permit from India. However, applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including job offers and qualifications. Rules can change, so it's essential to check official sources or consult licensed immigration advisors for case-specific decisions.
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Nigerians can apply for a Canada work permit visa through various programs, such as the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or International Experience Canada. Requirements include a job offer and a Labour Market Impact Assessment (if applicable). Rules may change, so consult official sources or licensed immigration advisors for case-specific guidance.