Study Permit

PR pathway

Canada · Study

Study at a Designated Learning Institution, with a Post-Graduation Work Permit pathway to PR. Study permits are capped (408,000 for 2026); master's and PhD students at public institutions no longer need a provincial attestation letter from 1 January 2026.

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4 wk - 16 wk
Processing time
typical decision
$110
Government fee
per applicant
4 yrs
Validity
73/100
Popularity
route volume

Eligibility requirements

  • Acceptance from a DLI
  • Living-cost funds of CAD 23,448 for a single applicant (from 1 September 2026) plus tuition
  • Provincial attestation letter (except master's and PhD at public DLIs)
  • Fee CAD 150 plus CAD 85 biometrics

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