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Study Permit Document Checklist

The required and optional documents for a Study Permit application to Canada, organized to build your case file with confidence.

8
documents
8
required
0
optional

Required documents8

  1. Valid Passport

    A valid passport with at least 6 months validity

  2. Birth Certificate

    Official birth certificate with translation if not in English/French

  3. Police Clearance Certificate

    Police clearance from all countries lived in for 6+ months since age 18

  4. Language Test Results

    IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF test results (must be less than 2 years old)

  5. Educational Diplomas/Degrees

    All diplomas, degrees, and certificates with official transcripts

  6. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

    ECA report from designated organization (WES, IQAS, ICAS, etc.)

  7. Letter of Acceptance from DLI

    Official acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution

  8. Proof of Financial Support

    Bank statements showing sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses

Note: This is general document guidance for organizing your case file, not legal advice. Document requirements change; always verify the current list against the official government source before you submit.

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Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for Study Permit (Canada)?
This checklist lists 8 document types for the Study Permit case file — 8 required. The full list, with what each item means, is below.
How many documents are required vs optional for Study Permit?
8 of the 8 listed document types are required; 0 are optional or apply only in certain cases.
Can I track my Study Permit documents in one place?
Yes — save this checklist to your Hijraah case file to mark each document pending, uploaded, or verified as you gather it.