Canada Study permit from India
The Canada Study permit application fee is CA$150, about INR 10,200 at today's rate. Processing from India has been about 7 weeks.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from India. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
Costs in INR
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = INR 128). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Study permit fee | CA$150 | INR 10,200 |
| Biometrics, per person | CA$85 | INR 5,770 |
| Biometrics, family maximum | CA$170 check | INR 11,500 |
Processing time from India
About 7 weeks check. Processing times change often; IRCC publishes a live processing-time tool by country. This figure comes from a secondary source, not a government page.
Source: ircc.com (checked 27 Oct 2026).
Requirements at a glance
These apply to everyone, wherever they apply from.
- A letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution
- A provincial attestation letter (PAL) for most applicants
- Proof of tuition plus living costs of CA$23,448 for one person outside Quebec, more for each family member
- Bank history showing where the money came from, usually 6 months
- Study permit fee of CA$150 and biometrics of CA$85
- Off-campus work of up to 24 hours a week during term
Checking a recruiter in India
Recruitment agencies in India are licensed by the eMigrate. Check an agency there before you pay it.
Sources
- Canada Study permit (official page) · canada.ca · Official · checked 27 Oct 2026
- Processing time from India · ircc.com · Secondary · checked 27 Oct 2026
Study permit from other countries
Before you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.