Study permit: ready-to-apply checklist

Before you hit submit on a study permit application, walk through this checklist: □ Letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI), including program dates and tuition. □ Proof of funds covering tuition, living costs, and travel — bank letters, statements, and sponsor affidavits if used. □ Clear study plan: why this program, why Canada, and how it fits your career path at home. □ Valid passport with enough blank pages and validity beyond your program start. □ Biometrics appointment readiness and upfront medicals if your visa office requires them. □ Explanation letters for gaps, prior refusals, or previous Canadian stays. □ Digital copies in colour, readable, and under IRCC size limits. Apply early relative to your program start date — processing times vary widely by country. Incomplete financial proof and weak study plans are among the most common refusal triggers.