Step 4 of 5
Apply for a Student Visa
With your Letter of Acceptance in hand, the study permit is next — and the stage where regulated, lawful advice matters most.
Steps to Apply for Study Permit
Letter of Acceptance
PAL (if required)
Proof of funds
Biometrics & medical
Study permit at the border
What you'll need
Letter of Acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution
Provincial Attestation Letter where required
Proof of funds, often a GIC plus first-year tuition
Biometrics and medical exam where applicable
PAL + Proof of funds
The attestation letter (PAL)
Most diploma and bachelor's applicants now need a Provincial Attestation Letter with their study-permit application.
Master's and PhD students at public universities are exempt as of January 2026 and can apply as soon as they have an offer.
Proof of funds
Handled by RCICs
For your study permit and visa, we work with Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants — licensed by the CICC, never unregulated agents. Your family can apply at the same time.
Not sure how to prepare your study permit application?
Get free counselling from our team of Canadian Education Counsellors and talk through your offer, PAL, proof of funds, documents, and next steps in Canada.
Speak with a counsellor before preparing permit documents.
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