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Study Permit
Study permits for designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada — from admission letter to arrival, with clear guidance at every step.
Omax Immigration Inc. — licensed Canadian immigration consultancy in Surrey, Canada.
About the Study Permit
A study permit is a document that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada. A study permit is not a visa: you may also need a visitor visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. In most cases, the visitor visa is issued together with the study permit approval.
We work with you from choosing a program and understanding DLI requirements, through preparing and submitting your application, to planning your arrival in Canada. We will help you build the strongest possible application by making sure your documents are complete, consistent, and well explained before anything is filed.
Eligibility at a glance
- Are enrolled at a designated learning institution (DLI)
- Prove you have enough money to pay your tuition fees, living expenses for yourself and any family members who come with you to Canada, and return transportation for all of you
- 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
Eligibility rules change. Confirm your specific situation on the CICC Public Register for our licensing, and with IRCC for current program requirements — or simply ask us in a consultation.
Required documents checklist
Work through this list before your consultation — it makes the session dramatically more useful. Tick items off as you collect them.
New content, written from public IRCC requirements — marked for RCIC review before launch. Requirements change; verify anything critical with IRCC or with us.
Why a checklist matters
Incomplete or inconsistent documents are the most common reason applications stall or get refused. We review your package against this list and help you explain any gaps honestly before anything is submitted.
Book a consultationThe study permit process, step by step
A realistic map of what happens and when. Timelines vary with IRCC volumes and individual circumstances — we set expectations from published processing times, not promises.
- 1
Research & admission
Shortlist DLIs and programs, confirm admission requirements, and apply for your program. Your acceptance letter anchors the rest of the process.
- 2
Documents & attestations
Collect the documents above, request your PAL/TAL where required, and complete your medical exam or police certificates if they apply to you.
- 3
Submit the application
File the study permit application online, pay the fees, and provide biometrics when IRCC requests them.
- 4
Processing & follow-up
Respond promptly to any additional document requests. Processing times vary — check IRCC's published times for the current picture.
- 5
Decision & arrival
If approved, confirm your entry documents (visitor visa or eTA if needed) and plan your arrival. You will get your permit at the port of entry.
New content, written from public IRCC requirements — marked for RCIC review before launch.
Book your study permit consultation
Choose a time that works for you. Your booking is confirmed after our team reviews it — and your consultation fee is shown before you pay anything.
We pick the time together — person to person
Tell us what you want to cover and when you are free. Call or email and our team will come back with a few times that fit your schedule, then hold the slot for you once you confirm. No time zones to guess, no forms to fight with.