Study Permit Verified 2026-04-13Canada Study Permit
Canada Study Permit for Indian students enrolling at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Complete guide on IRCC fees, documents, PAL requirements, and 2026 updates.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Canada visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Processing
Varies by profile
Stay Duration
Duration of your approved study program + 90 days
Starting Fee
CAD $150
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10 VFS centres
Your whole Canada Study Permit,
handled for one honest price.
A strong Canada file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
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File-ready in 3–5 working days after documents
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, justified
₹29,999–₹39,999 fee — what exactly is included?
Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete Canada visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.
Before we prepare your Canada visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.
- Purpose of travel
- Employment or business background
- Monthly income & savings
- Funds available for the trip
- Family ties in India
- Property / assets, if any
- Previous travel history
- Relatives, friends or a sponsor in Canada, if any
- Previous visa refusals, if any
- Planned trip duration
- Who is paying for the trip
- Whether the trip is realistic for your profile
A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.
We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:
- Salaried
- Business owner
- Self-employed
- Farmer / agriculture income
- Student or minor
- Retired parent
- Housewife / dependent
- Family visit
- Tourist visit
- Business visitor
- Previous refusal
- Sponsor-supported
- First-time traveller
This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.
We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:
- Passport & photographs
- Bank statements
- Salary slips
- ITR / Form 16
- Employment & leave-approval letters
- Business / GST / registration proof
- Income proof
- Property documents, if any
- Family & marriage documents, if applicable
- Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
- Previous refusal letter, if any
- Travel history, itinerary & stay proof
Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:
- Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
- Average balance vs trip cost
- Sudden large deposits that need explaining
- Salary / business income vs bank statement
- ITR vs income profile
- Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
- Whether sponsor support is properly explained
- Whether funds look genuine and traceable
We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.
We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.
A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.
We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:
- Who you are and why you want to visit
- How long you'll stay and where
- Who is paying for the trip
- What you do in India
- Which financial documents are attached
- Your family ties in India
- Why you'll return after the visit
- If previously refused — what has changed since
This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.
The officer must be satisfied you'll leave Canada after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:
- Job continuity or business ownership
- Regular income source
- Spouse / children / parents in India
- Dependents and family responsibilities
- Property or assets in India
- Education or business commitments
- Previous travel compliance, if any
If someone in Canada is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:
- Invitation letter
- Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
- Sponsor employment & income proof
- Sponsor bank statement, if needed
- Relationship & communication proof
- Who bears expenses & stay arrangement
A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.
We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on Canada), and check consistency between the form and your documents:
- Personal, passport & travel-history details
- Employment & education history
- Family information
- Purpose of visit & funding details
- Sponsor information, if applicable
- Previous-refusal declarations
- Background questions
- Correct document categories
Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.
How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact Canada process:
- Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
- Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
- Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
- Guiding the visa-fee payment
- Final review before submission or your VFS visit
- What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
- Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
- What happens after submission
After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:
- Biometrics Instruction Letter
- VFS appointment booking
- Documents to carry
- What to expect at the VFS centre
- How biometrics update in your application
- What to do once biometrics are done
Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.
Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:
- How to check application updates
- What official messages mean
- What to do if more documents are requested
- What to do after a Passport Request
- VFS passport submission & courier return
- Decision-update explanation
- Next steps after approval
- Basic guidance if refused
What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)
- Government / embassy visa fee
- Biometrics fee
- VFS service charges
- VFS courier & SMS charges
- VFS premium-lounge charges
- Travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Hotel bookings
- Translation charges
- Notary / attestation
- Medical exam, if ever required
- Any other third-party charges
No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Canada visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your intended stay in Canada.
- 2Biometrics (fingerprints + digital photo) are required for most applicants — valid for 10 years.
- 3Do NOT submit your passport to VAC until you receive the Passport Request Letter from IRCC.
- 4Effective Feb 24, 2026: Biometric appointments require you to upload the BIL via the new AMS system.
- 5Effective Oct 9, 2023: Only the applicant, parents (for minors), or 1 appointed family member can submit passports at VAC — not unauthorized third parties.
- 6Not accepted as identity documents: passports from Somalia, non-machine-readable Czech passports, temporary South African passports, provisional Venezuelan passports.
- 7VFS online tracking shows passport LOCATION only. For application processing status, check your IRCC online account directly.
Who Can Apply
- Students with acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, diploma, certificate programs
- Doctoral students (faster processing + no PAL as of Jan 2026)
- Specific graduate programs (no cap)
Not eligible under this visa:
- Programs at non-DLI institutions
- Short-term courses under 6 months (can use visitor visa)
- Applicants without proof of financial support
Previously refused?
Same feeWe rebuild refused Canada cases the right way.
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Canada / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Study Permit application fee | CAD $150 |
| Biometrics fee — individual | CAD $85 |
| Biometrics fee — family | CAD $170 |
| VFS service charge — per package | ₹603 |
| Two-Way Courier Service | ₹1,716 |
| Premium Lounge service | ₹4,767 |
| SMS Tracking Service | ₹179 |
All IRCC government fees are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) and paid directly to IRCC online. VFS service charges are paid in INR at the VAC. Fees are subject to change — verify on IRCC (canada.ca/immigration) and VFS Global (vfsglobal.com/ind/en/can) before applying. Third-party costs (medical exam, police clearance, translation) may also apply. Tuition + proof of funds (minimum CAD $20,635/year for living expenses) are separate from these fees.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Required — Academic Documents
4 items- Letter of Acceptance from DLIRequired
Official letter from the Designated Learning Institution confirming your admission
- Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)
⚠️ NOT required for doctoral students as of January 1, 2026. Required for most other programs.
- Proof of financial supportRequired
Sufficient funds for tuition + CAD $20,635/year living expenses. Bank statements, sponsor affidavit, scholarship letter, or education loan.
- Academic transcripts and certificatesRequired
All previous education records — 10th, 12th, Bachelor's, Master's as relevant
Required — Common Documents
5 items- Valid passportRequired
Valid for entire stay
- Family Information Form (IMM 5645)Required
For applicants 18+
- Biometrics fee paymentRequired
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)Required
Explains why you chose this program, this institution, and your post-study plans
- IELTS / TOEFL / language proficiencyRequired
Minimum required by your DLI — varies by program
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
8 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Get acceptance from a DLI
Apply to Canadian Designated Learning Institutions. Wait for an official Letter of Acceptance.
- 02
Gather financial proof
Bank statements, education loan, sponsor affidavit, or scholarship. Minimum CAD $20,635/year for living expenses + full tuition.
- 03
Obtain PAL (if required)
Provincial Attestation Letter from the province where your DLI is located. NOT required for doctoral students from Jan 1, 2026.
- 04
Apply online via IRCC Portal
Create an IRCC account, fill out the Study Permit application, upload all documents, pay CAD $150 + biometrics fee.
- 05
Wait for BIL (Biometric Instruction Letter)
IRCC emails the BIL after application submission.
- 06
Book VAC appointment for biometrics
Via the AMS system. Attend the VAC — biometrics captured.
- 07
Wait for decision
Doctoral students: 2-week target. Other programs: variable processing time.
- 08
Receive Port of Entry Letter + Study Permit
If approved, IRCC sends you a letter. The actual Study Permit is issued when you arrive at a Canadian port of entry.
What works
7 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Apply at least 4-6 months before your program start date.
- Doctoral students get fastest processing + no PAL requirement as of Jan 1, 2026 — big advantage.
- Your Statement of Purpose is critical — tell a clear story of why this program, why Canada, and your return plans.
- Canada's minimum living expense requirement is CAD $20,635/year — demonstrate you have this in liquid funds.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Insufficient proof of funds
- 2Weak Statement of Purpose
- 3Missing PAL (for programs that still require it)
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Canada
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
Visitor Visa Application Form (IMM 5257)
Download latest version from IRCC. Required for all visitor/tourist visa applications.
Family Information Form (IMM 5645)
Mandatory for all applicants 18 years and older. Lists all family members.
Use of Representative Form (IMM 5476)
Only if using a representative to submit your application.
Authority to Release Information (IMM 5475)
Optional — authorizes someone else to receive updates about your application.
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Canada Study Permit is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
Free · No obligation · Reply in minutesFrequently asked
Questions, answered straight
As of January 1, 2026 — doctoral students DO NOT need a PAL. Most other students (Bachelor's, Master's, diploma) still need a PAL from their province.
Minimum CAD $20,635/year for living expenses (outside Quebec) plus full tuition fees. For a 2-year Master's: roughly CAD $80,000-$100,000 total including tuition + living.
Yes — most Study Permit holders can work up to 24 hours/week off-campus during studies, and full-time during scheduled breaks. Rules may change — verify on IRCC.
Yes — spouses can apply for an Open Work Permit, and dependent children can apply for a Study Permit (or visitor record if young).
You can apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to stay and work in Canada for 1-3 years after graduation. This is one of the most popular pathways to Permanent Residency.
Yes. We help with university shortlisting, DLI selection, SOP drafting, financial documentation, PAL coordination, and the full IRCC + VAC application. Book a consultation.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
Before you apply
Two ways to file your Canada visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
Do it yourself
The risky route
- You guess which papers Canada actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
The gamble
One mistake = fee, flights & record gone
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Canada file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind most Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive Canada visa file on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by students & parents
We've helped many students & parents get their Canada visa — the easy way.
From first-time Canada visa applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided students & parents through Canada's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
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View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Canada website and Embassy of Canada. Last verified 2026-04-13. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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