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Canada Study Permit Exemption

13 facts quoted from the official source

Report-only exemption for specified short programs and protected categories that may study without a study permit.

Route type
Study
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionA letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution is required.
  • Character, security and admissibilityThe applicant must satisfy criminality and security requirements.
  • Level and mode of studyThe applicant must satisfy the officer that they will leave Canada when the authorized stay ends.
  • Tuition and course costsThe applicant must show sufficient funds for tuition, living costs and return transportation.
  • Health screeningA medical examination is required where the published conditions apply.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryIRCC's study-permit tool identifies circumstances in which a foreign national may study without obtaining a permit.
  • Eligible Exemption Category RequiredThe person must fall within a published study-permit exemption.
  • Official source basisIRCC's study-permit tool identifies circumstances in which a foreign national may study without obtaining a permit.
  • Report summaryIRCC's study-permit tool identifies circumstances in which a foreign national may study without obtaining a permit.
  • Study Permit RequiredA qualifying exempt person may study without a study permit.
  • Visitor Or Other Status Still RequiredThe person must still hold or obtain the entry status required for Canada.
  • Short Program Months Max ConditionallyA program lasting six months or less may qualify where it can be completed within the authorized stay.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Study Permit Fee CadThe published study permit fee is CAD 150.checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Canada?
The official source states: Report-only exemption for specified short programs and protected categories that may study without a study permit.

Every answer is quoted from the official canada.ca page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source canada.caLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Canada government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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