Study Permit
🇨🇦 Canada visas · Study
What it is
Required for most international students studying in Canada for programs longer than 6 months. Includes 20 hours per week work rights during study and full-time work during scheduled breaks.
Key facts
- Category
- Study
- Duration
- Duration of program. Eligible for Post-Graduation Work Permit on completion.
- Processing time
- 16 weeks
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- Indirect route
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Not required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee
- CAD 150
- Proof of funds
- CAD 22,895
Key requirements
- Acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
- Proof of sufficient funds (tuition + CAD 10,000 per year for living costs)
- Language proficiency (English or French, depending on institution)
- Clean criminal record
- Intention to leave Canada after completing studies (unless applying to remain)
After this visa
Can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after graduating from an eligible institution.
Money you must show
Per year, outside Quebec, excl. tuition (Quebec $20,635).
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 8 August 2026.