International Student Program (Study Permit) Student

Required Documents & Information

• Letter of acceptance from designated learning institution (DLI)

  Obtain and upload an official acceptance letter from a DLI in Canada. The letter must include the institution’s information, the program of study, start/end dates, and any conditions.

• Provincial or territorial attestation letter (PAL/TAL)

  Submit a PAL or TAL from the relevant province or territory. Most student permit applicants, including master's and doctoral students, must provide this document unless exempt (e.g., primary/secondary students, certain priority groups, exchange students).

• Valid passport with 6+ months validity

  Upload a clear scan of the passport’s information page; expiry must be at least six months beyond intended arrival. Provide original passport if approved.

• 2 recent passport size photos

  Upload digital copies. Write name and date of birth on back of each photo.

• Proof of funds: $22,895 USD

  Provide financial evidence (recent bank statements, loan documents, scholarship letters, etc.) showing at least $22,895 USD for living expenses, plus separate proof for first year's tuition and return travel. If bringing dependents, amounts increase per official table.

• Educational transcripts and diplomas

  Upload all required academic transcripts, certificates, and diplomas from previous institutions. Must match admission requirements for the chosen program.

• Police clearance certificate

  Provide official police certificate from country of residence, confirming no criminal record. Required in most cases.

• Medical examination by approved physician

  Undergo medical exam by IRCC-designated physician and upload certificate. Required for applicants from certain countries or if requested.

• IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent

  Upload official English (IELTS, TOEFL) or French (TEF) test results meeting minimum scores as required by the DLI/program. Generally, IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent accepted, but higher scores may be needed by individual programs.