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Any international student admitted to a program of study that is six (6) months or longer is required to obtain a study permit. This includes degree-seeking students, ESL, and visiting/exchange students.

When to apply?

You must receive your º£½ÇÉçÇø Offer of Admission and Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) before applying for a study permit. The process can take months, so be sure to begin as soon as you can. Check the current Study permit .

How to apply?

Study permits are issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the government department that handles immigration. As an international student, you’ll either need to extend your existing study permit from inside Canada or apply for a new one outside of Canada.

Get your documents ready

• Letter of acceptance (offer of admission)
• Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)
• Proof of financial support
• Valid passport
• Passport-style photo(s)
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• A study plan
• Visa office-specific documents (click and select your country of residence to find out if any additional documents apply to you)

Other requirements may be needed for your application:

• Biometrics 
• An

Apply Online

You must apply online, whether you’re outside of Canada or already in Canada. Check the if you qualify to apply on paper. If you will be applying online, you will need to

The application fee is $150 CDN and must be paid when applying. Some applicants may also be required to pay the biometrics fee ($85 CDN).

When you apply for a study permit, you will automatically be considered for a visa or eTA without applying separately.

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