Canada Student Visa Guide
Your Canada student visa, without surprises
Canada study permit planning depends on admission, financial capacity, study purpose, provincial requirements, and immigration history.
- Full document checklist
- Proof of funds explained
- Links to the official immigration sites
STUDENT VISA
Canada
REVIEWED
19 OCT 2026
19 OCT 2026
- TYPE
- Study permit
- PROCESSING
- 6–12+ weeks
- DOCUMENTS
- 8 items
- STEPS
- 6 steps
Visa overview
Canada study permit planning depends on admission, financial capacity, study purpose, provincial requirements, and immigration history.
Financial proof
Financial evidence may include tuition, living costs, GIC where used, sponsor documents, and bank history. Requirements vary by stream and date.
Timeline
Typical processing is 6-12+ weeks, but document preparation and embassy availability can add extra time.
Student visa process for Canada
- 1Secure letter of acceptance
- 2Confirm PAL requirement
- 3Prepare funds and study plan
- 4Submit study permit application
- 5Complete biometrics and medical steps
- 6Track requests and final decision
Required documents
8 items- Passport
- Letter of acceptance
- Provincial attestation letter where required
- Proof of funds
- Study plan
- Academic documents
- Medical exam if required
- Biometrics confirmation
Common rejection reasons
- Weak study plan
- Insufficient home ties
- Unclear financial source
- Program not aligned with background
- Missing PAL or required evidence
How we help
iAdmission supports the whole visa process
- Study-plan guidance
- Funds and sponsor checklist
- Program-fit review
- PAL requirement planning
- Request-letter response guidance