Study permit
For people admitted to a designated learning institution. A post-graduation work permit can follow, though eligibility was narrowed in 2024 and 2025 and study permit numbers are now capped.
Who it is for. Students with a letter of acceptance and a provincial attestation letter.
Researched, not independently verifiedlow confidenceReviewed 20 September 2026
Worth knowing. The cost-of-living requirement was roughly doubled in 2024 and is indexed annually. Post-graduation work permit eligibility now depends on the field of study for many programmes.
Fact
- Income required
- Not stated
- Savings required
- CA$20,635
- Investment required
- None
- Application fee
- CA$150
- Processing time
- 30–180 days
- Permission lasts
- 24 months
- Permanent residence
- After 3 years
- Citizenship
- After 3 years
Renewable
Remote work not coveredLocal employment allowedFamily can joinInsurance requiredMedical exam
Apply through the authority, not through us: www.canada.ca (opens in a new tab)
Sources
Researched, not independently verifiedlow confidenceReviewed 20 September 2026
Worth knowing. The cost-of-living requirement was roughly doubled in 2024 and is indexed annually. Post-graduation work permit eligibility now depends on the field of study for many programmes.
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- IRCC — immigrate, work, study and visit Canada (opens in a new tab)Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · National immigration authority