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To apply for a study permit, you will need the following core documents:

• A valid passport or travel document.

• A Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).

• A Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) or Territorial Attestation Letter (TAL), unless exempt.

• Proof of financial support.

• Biometrics and a medical exam, if requested by immigration.

• Proof of English or French language proficiency (e.g., IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, or Duolingo).

Yes. Canada introduced a nationwide cap on international students. For 2026, the IRCC target is set at 408,000 approved study permits (a reduction from previous years). This target includes both new arrivals and extensions for current students.

No. The IRCC permanently closed the Student Direct Stream (SDS) and the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) in late 2024. All international students must now apply through the standard study permit application process, making early preparation essential.

The financial threshold has been significantly increased to match the true cost of living in Canada. For a single applicant in 2026, you must show you have access to at least CA$ 20,695 for your living expenses, plus the cost of your first year of tuition and travel expenses.

You can prove your funds using a variety of official documents, such as:

• expert-guided Investment Certificate (GIC) from a participating Canadian financial institution.

• Proof of a student or education loan from a bank.

• Bank statements from the past four months.

• A bank draft that can be converted to Canadian dollars.

• Proof of funding paid from within Canada, if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian funded educational program.

• Proof you have already paid your tuition and housing fees.

A PAL (or TAL) is a document from the specific province or territory where you plan to study. It confirms that you have been accounted for under that province's specific allocation of the national international student cap. You obtain this letter through your DLI after you are accepted.

No, there are exemptions. The most notable update for 2026 is that starting January 1, 2026, Master’s and Doctoral level students enrolled at public DLIs are exempt from needing a PAL. Primary and secondary school students (Kindergarten to Grade 12) are also exempt. Most undergraduate and college-level students will still require one.

Yes. Eligible international students can work off campus up to 24 hours per week during regular academic terms, and full-time during scheduled academic breaks - like the summer holidays.