SOURCE-BACKED ANSWER

How do I complete Study permit from outside Canada?

Use this independent reviewed guide to prepare the current Study permit from outside Canada procedure and complete each official action yourself. Start with the reviewed official source, follow the current actions and submit through your own government account.

Practical order

1. 1

   Choose a designated learning institution and obtain a valid letter of acceptance for the exact program and start date.

2. 2

   Confirm whether you need a provincial or territorial attestation letter; for Québec, obtain the applicable CAQ issuance letter first.

3. 3

   Calculate first-year tuition, transportation and required living funds, and prepare acceptable proof showing where the money comes from.

4. 4

   Check the country-specific visa-office instructions, medical-exam rules and current document checklist.

5. 5

   Create your own IRCC account, complete the forms with exact history and upload readable documents.

6. 6

   Pay the current $150 study-permit fee directly to IRCC and the $85 biometrics fee if required.