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Types of Study permits

In Canada, there are generally two main streams for obtaining a study permit: the regular stream and minor student. Both streams require the same application forms, fees, and supporting documents, but they differ in application method, processing time, and eligibility requirements. 

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Regular Study permit

Documents needed:

1. Acceptance letter from post secondary DLI

2. Live outside Canada when you apply

3. Provincial attestation letter (PAL) or territorial attestation letter (TAL)

4. Pay 1 semester fees atleast

5. Financial document:

  • Proof of a Canadian bank account in your name

  • Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC)

  • Education loan from a bank

  • Your bank statements for the past 4 months

  • Bank draft that can be converted to Canadian dollars

  • A letter from the person or school giving you money, or

  • Proof of funding paid from within Canada, if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program

​​6. Medical exam from IRCC Panel Physician

7. May need police certificate (if you need one)

8. Most recent transcript

9. Language test : IELTS -ACD or TEF

10. Travel Document: Passport

11 . Income Tax returns of person providing support

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Your spouse & dependents can also apply (Conditions apply)

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Minor Student

A person under the age of majority is a “minor child”.

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Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan: Age of majority is 18

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British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Yukon: Age of majority is 19

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Needs Custodian: A custodian is a responsible adult, who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, who will take care of and support the minor child. A custodian is optional for minors 17 years of age and older, but an officer can request one on a case-by-case basis.

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Documents needed:

1. Acceptance letter from school

2. Pay tuition fees

3. Financial document:

  • Education loan from a bank

  • Parents bank statements for the past 4 months

  • Bank draft that can be converted to Canadian dollars

  • A letter from the person or school giving you money, or

  • Proof of funding paid from within Canada, if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program

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4. Medical exam from IRCC Panel Physician

5. Most recent transcript

6. Travel Document: Passport

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