Apply online for a study permit: IRCC Portal

You need a provincial/territorial attestation letter to apply for a study permit

As of 8:30 am ET on January 22, 2024, most students must include a provincial attestation letter (PAL) or territorial attestation letter (TAL) from the province or territory where they plan to study with their study permit application. In most cases, if you apply without a PAL/TAL, your application will be returned with fees. Learn more about the provincial attestation letter.

New PAL/TAL exemptions for study permit applications

The exemptions for including a PAL/TAL with your study permit application have changed. If your application is already in progress (but hasn’t been submitted), check the list of PAL/TAL exemptions to see if you need to include one.

1. Get an invite code, create an account and sign in

If it’s your first time using the IRCC Portal, you need an invite code to create an account. Once you have your code, you can create an account in the portal and sign in.

2. Complete the online form and upload your documents

• show you’re eligible to travel to Canada right now and
• support your study permit application

3. Pay with a credit card

We accept credit cards and prepaid cards from Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®, JCB® and UnionPay®.

Sign in to the IRCC Portal

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