Study permit in Canada

Study permit · Canada visa route

study · last reviewed 2026-06 · all Canada routes

Good for study-to-work planning, but Canada's 2026-28 targets reduce temporary-resident growth, so school choice, funds, province, and post-graduation eligibility matter more.

Important notes

• Must be enrolled at a designated learning institution; get letter of acceptance; provincial or territorial attestation letter usually required; CAQ required for Quebec; apply for study permit before travel in most cases.
• Must prove enough money for tuition, living expenses for applicant/family and return transport; medical exam/police certificate may be required.
• Can work only if study permit conditions allow; rules depend on programme/institution and should be separately checked.
• Add current IRCC proof-of-funds table and PAL/TAL exceptions for the app's target users.

Official source

Official source: Canada official source

Also look at similar visas from these countries

🇺🇸 United States F-1 student visa Open this route → 🇲🇽 Mexico Student temporary resident Open this route → 🇨🇷 Costa Rica Student residence Open this route → 🇿🇦 South Africa Study visa Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.