Canada Study Visa FAQs for Indian Students

A Canada study permit lets a foreign national study at an eligible Designated Learning Institution. It is not the entry visa itself; Indian students usually also need a TRV to enter Canada.

The IRCC study permit fee is CAD 150, plus CAD 85 for biometrics. You must also show first-year tuition and required living funds, currently CAD 22,895 for a single applicant outside Quebec.

Processing from India often takes about 8-14 weeks, depending on IRCC workload, biometrics, medicals, and intake season. Since SDS ended on November 8, 2024, Indian applicants use the regular study permit stream. Apply at least 3-4 months before your start date.

No. IRCC ended SDS on November 8, 2024. New Indian student applicants now apply through the regular study permit stream; already-issued permits are not affected by the closure.

Most post-secondary study permit applicants need a Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter. Master's and doctoral students at public DLIs are generally PAL/TAL exempt under IRCC's graduate student instructions, but bachelor's, diploma, and college applicants should confirm the rule for their program before applying.

Yes, if your study permit allows it. Eligible students can work up to 24 hours per week off campus during classes and full-time during scheduled breaks. On-campus work generally has no hour cap.

IRCC does not set one universal IELTS score for every study permit, but your DLI does. Most Canadian institutions ask for IELTS Academic 6.0-6.5 overall, with minimum band scores depending on the program. Competitive programs may need 7.0 or higher.

A single applicant outside Quebec must show CAD 22,895 for living costs, plus first-year tuition. The amount increases with family members. Common proof includes GICs, bank statements, education-loan letters, and tuition payment receipts.

Yes, but spouse work-permit eligibility is narrower now. Spouses of eligible master's, doctoral, and select professional-program students may qualify for a SOWP; others may need a visitor visa. Dependent children may also accompany you.

Yes, but it is not automatic. Eligible graduates can use a PGWP to gain Canadian work experience, which can improve Express Entry and PNP options for PR.

Core documents include a passport, DLI acceptance letter, PAL/TAL where required, proof of funds, language scores, SOP, academic records, photos, medical exam, and police clearance if requested.