Here’s the latest on what you’ll need to know about Canada’s study permit before planning your study abroad adventure in 2022.
Canada’s study permit 2022: What you should know before applying
Here’s the latest on what you’ll need to know about Canada’s study permit before planning your study abroad adventure in 2022. Need help with your visa application?

What is Canada Study Permit?
The Canada study permit is a document that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada. Most foreign nationals will need this document to study in the country.
Your study permit is not a visa that grants you automatic entry into Canada. You may also need a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
Once approved, the processing time of a study permit varies from country to country, so be sure to check application processing times for an estimate. Do note that you may need to give biometrics with your application. This processing time doesn’t include the time you need to give biometrics.
The fee for the study permit is 150 Canadian dollars.
Who can apply for Canada Study Permit 2022?
You can study in Canada if you:
- Are enrolled at a designated learning institution (DLI)
- If you’re coming from outside Canada to study as an international student, your DLI must be on the list of DLIs with an approved COVID-19 readiness plan.
- Prove you have enough money to pay for
- Your tuition fees
- Living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada
- Return transportation for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada
- Obey the law, have no criminal record and get a police certificate (if required)
- Are in good health and get a medical exam (if required)
- Prove to an officer that you will leave Canada when your study permit expires
For short-term studies, if you qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller, you don’t need a study permit to come to Canada to study for six months or less.
For fully vaccinated visitors who want to study in Canada and change their visitor status to study permit, you can contact us for more information. We can help you with Step by step how to convert your visitor visa to study permit without leaving Canada.
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What documents do you need for your Canada Study Permit?
You’ll need these documents to apply for a study permit:
- Proof of acceptance
- Proof of identity
- Proof of financial support
You may also need
- A letter of explanation
- A certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ)
- A custodian declaration (minors only)
- Other documents (expect to be contacted if this is required)
For more details about the Canada study permit, click here.
Processing time for Canada visas
STUDY PERMIT PROCESSING TIME (1-16 WEEKS)
Just like Work Permits, Canadian study permit processing times depend mostly on the application’s country of residence. Typically a Canadian study permit can be processed between 1 to 16 weeks.
POST-GRADUATE WORK PERMIT (2-3MONTHS)
When applying for a Canadian post-graduate work permit after your studies, you can expect to wait from 2 to 6 months. While waiting you are allowed to work if you applied for your PGWP before your student permit expired
CHANGING VISITOR VISA TO STUDY PERMIT (3-4WEEKS)
Changing visitor visa to study permit inside Canada without leaving the country take only 4 weeks (1 month) with Canada Admission Hub services.
What our clients say?
At Canada Admission Hub, the successful rate to change visa status from visitor to study permit is 99% including some hard cases like middle-aged students, gaps in education, student visa denied history, and so on. You can start studying in Canada within a month of the process. With clear instructions, straight forward process, you will find it easy to follow and prepare the necessary paperwork for your permit.
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