Canada
Study, work and build a path to PR
Canada combines world-ranked colleges with clear post-study work rights and multiple routes to permanent residence through Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs.
- Post-study work
- Up to 3 yrs
- Spouse work permit
- Eligible*
- Avg. tuition
- CAD 15–30k
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Official fee snapshot
| Study permit | CAD 150 |
| Visitor visa | CAD 100 |
| Work permit | CAD 155 |
| Express Entry PR | CAD 1,590 incl. RPRF |
| Biometrics, when required | CAD 85 |
Last verified 26 October 2026. Government fees only where stated; add-ons and route exceptions may apply.
IRCC government fees shown above are route-specific. Visitor applications by a family of 5+ are capped at CAD 500 when applying together. Express Entry CAD 1,590 includes the right of permanent residence fee; the lower amount without it is CAD 990. A spouse/partner and dependent children have separate fees.
Core requirements
- Study: acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution, a provincial/territorial attestation letter or Quebec Acceptance Certificate in most cases, proof of tuition and living funds, valid travel documents, and health/character evidence where required.
- Visitor: valid travel document, clear purpose, enough funds, strong ties such as work/home/family, and proof that you will leave Canada at the end of the visit.
- Work: eligibility depends on an employer-specific or open permit. Employer-specific permits generally need a job offer; open permits have their own eligibility rules.
- Express Entry: approved language results and program-specific skilled work experience under CEC, FSW or FST, followed by a personalized document checklist after invitation.
Important: Fees, biometrics, medical exams, police certificates, translations, employer compliance fees and visa-centre costs can change or apply separately. Eligibility or an invitation does not guarantee approval.
Why Canada?
- SDS-style fast processing streams
- Co-op & internship programs
- Large Punjabi & Rajasthani community