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The Canadian study permit
What you need to study in Canada: admission, provincial attestation, proof of funds and documents.
Step by step
The main steps
- 1
Get admitted
Obtain a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI).
- 2
Get the attestation
Request the provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL), usually after accepting the offer and paying part of the tuition.
- 3
Gather the proofs
Prove your funds, prepare passport, photos and a letter of explanation.
- 4
Apply online
Submit the application on the IRCC website and pay the fees.
- 5
Biometrics
Give your fingerprints and photo at the Yaoundé centre, by appointment.
Good to know
Key points
- Proof of funds
- CAD 23,448 a year for a single applicant outside Quebec, for applications submitted from 1 September 2026, on top of tuition and travel.
- Provincial attestation (PAL/TAL)
- Required in most cases. Exempt include: primary and secondary school, and since 1 January 2026 master's and doctoral programs at a public institution. In Quebec, a CAQ is required instead.
- Language level
- IRCC does not require a language test for the study permit, but the institution often sets a minimum level for admission.
- Work while studying
- Up to 24 hours a week off campus during terms, if your permit allows it.
- Official fees
- Study permit and biometrics, paid to the Government of Canada. Current amounts given in your quote.
Documents
Documents required
- Letter of acceptance from the institution
- Provincial or territorial attestation (PAL/TAL), unless exempt
- Valid passport and two recent photos
- Proof of funds: six months of bank statements, scholarship, student loan, sponsor letter…
- Letter of explanation (recommended): why this program, and your plan
- Depending on the case: medical exam, police certificate
List summarised from the official page. IRCC may ask for other documents depending on your situation.
After your studies
Staying to work in Canada
The post-graduation work permit (PGWP) lets you work after certain programs. It now requires a language level:
- Bachelor's, master's, doctorate
- CLB 7 in English or NCLC 7 in French, in all four skills
- College and other programs
- CLB 5 or NCLC 5, and an eligible field of study for study permits applied for since 1 November 2024
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