Canada study permit for Indian students

1. 1

   Letter of acceptance from a DLI

   The school must be a designated learning institution. [6]

2. 2

   PAL or TAL

   One per applicant, valid when you apply (not when you start). Exempt: master's and doctoral students at public DLIs from 1 January 2026, exchange students who pay no tuition, Global Affairs Canada scholars and a few others. [6]

3. 3

   Proof of money

   Living expenses plus tuition and travel, with documents IRCC lists (GIC, statements, loan, paid fees). [1]

4. 4

   Pay and apply online

   CAD 150 permit fee plus CAD 85 biometrics. [2]

Living expenses per year (excluding tuition and travel) [1]

• Bank statements must cover the past 6 months, including the application month or the month before, and show where the money came from. [1]
• If a person gives you money, they write a letter with their job, relationship to you, dependants and the amount, plus ID. [1]
• If your country restricts foreign exchange, you must show you can transfer the money for all expenses. [1]

• A PAL/TAL from a previous cap year, or an expired one: not accepted. [6]
• Funds without a clear source, or statements shorter than 6 months. [1]
• A college programme outside the PGWP fields list: the permit may be granted, but work after the course will not be. [4]
• Changing school after arrival on the same permit: not allowed since 8 November 2024. [8]

• Off campus: up to 24 hours a week during regular terms; unlimited during scheduled breaks such as summer and winter holidays. [3]
• You must be a full-time student at a DLI in a programme of at least 6 months leading to a degree, diploma or certificate, with work conditions printed on the permit and a SIN. [3]
• PGWP: apply within 180 days of confirmation that you completed the programme. A 2-year or longer programme can give a PGWP of up to 3 years; you can get only one PGWP in your life. [5]
• The PGWP is issued only up to your passport's expiry date, so renew the passport early. [5]

1. IRCC — Proof of financial support (study permit) (opens in a new tab) CAD 23,448 from 1 Sep 2026, accepted proof · Last checked 29 Oct 2026
2. IRCC — Fee list (opens in a new tab) CAD 150, 85, 155, 100 · Last checked 29 Oct 2026
3. IRCC — Work off campus as an international student (opens in a new tab) 24 hours a week, breaks · Last checked 29 Oct 2026
4. IRCC — PGWP: who can apply (opens in a new tab) CLB 7 / CLB 5, field of study, 180 days · Last checked 29 Oct 2026
5. IRCC — PGWP: how long it is valid (opens in a new tab) Length rules, master's 3 years · Last checked 29 Oct 2026
6. IRCC — Provincial or territorial attestation letter (opens in a new tab) Who needs a PAL/TAL, exemptions, 2026 rules · Last checked 29 Oct 2026
7. IRCC — End of the Student Direct Stream and Nigeria Student Express (opens in a new tab) Closed 8 Nov 2024
8. IRCC — Study permit page (no change of school) (opens in a new tab) No school change on same permit from 8 Nov 2024 · Last checked 29 Oct 2026
9. IRCC — 2026 provincial and territorial allocations under the international student cap (opens in a new tab) 408,000 permits, 155,000 new arrivals
10. EduCanada (Global Affairs Canada) — Scholarships for international applicants (opens in a new tab) Government scholarship programmes · Last checked 29 Oct 2026

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