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Study in Canada from Nepal

A low visa fee, 24 hours of work a week, and up to 3 years to work after you graduate.

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Student visaCost of studying

The numbers that matter

Processing time

5 weeks

Current processing time for study permit applications made from Nepal (outside Canada).

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Visa fee

CA$150

Study permit fee per person. Biometrics cost CAD 85 more.

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Money to show

CA$23,448/year

Living costs for one student outside Quebec, for applications made on or after 1 September 2026. Tuition and travel come on top.

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Work while studying

24 hrs/week

Off campus during regular school terms. No hour limit during scheduled breaks such as summer and winter holidays.

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Stay after graduating

Up to 3 years

Post-graduation work permit (PGWP). Master's graduates can get 3 years even after a shorter programme (at least 8 months); other programmes under 2 years get up to their length.

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How the process works

Studying in Canada means a study permit, a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI), and proof that you can pay your tuition and living costs. Here is the process from Nepal, step by step.

  1. Get your letter of acceptance

    Apply to a designated learning institution (DLI). Once you accept the offer, it sends a letter of acceptance you will upload with your application.

  2. Get your attestation letter (PAL/TAL)

    Your school or province arranges it. Master's and doctoral students at public institutions are exempt from 1 January 2026, but must show proof of the exemption.

  3. Prepare your money

    Show your first year's tuition plus CAD 23,448 for a year of living costs, and your travel costs.

  4. Apply online and give biometrics

    Pay the CAD 150 permit fee and CAD 85 biometrics fee, then book your biometrics appointment at the visa application centre.

Key rules to know

RuleWhat it means
Attestation letter (PAL/TAL)

Usually required

You need a provincial or territorial attestation letter from the province where you will study. From 1 January 2026, master's and doctoral students at a public institution are exempt. Quebec students need a CAQ instead.

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Biometrics

CAD 85 per person

Paid with your application. You give fingerprints and a photo at a visa application centre.

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Bringing your spouse

Master's 16+ months, PhD or professional degree

Your spouse or partner can get an open work permit only if you are in a master's programme of 16 months or longer, a doctoral programme, certain professional degrees, or an eligible pilot programme.

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Funds amount changed

CAD 23,448 from 1 September 2026

It was CAD 22,895 for applications made between 1 January 2025 and 31 August 2026. IRCC updates the amount every year.

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Intakes

  1. 1

    September

    September

    The main intake (Fall), with the widest choice of programmes.

  2. 2

    January

    January

    Winter intake, offered by many colleges and universities.

  3. 3

    May

    May

    Summer intake, mostly at colleges for selected programmes.

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Common questions

How much is the Canada study permit fee from Nepal?
The study permit costs CAD 150 per person. Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) cost CAD 85 more.
How much money do I need to show for a Canadian study permit?
For applications made on or after 1 September 2026, a single student studying outside Quebec must show CAD 23,448 a year for living costs, plus tuition and travel.
Do I need a provincial attestation letter (PAL)?
Usually yes. From 1 January 2026, master's and doctoral students at a public institution are exempt. Students going to Quebec need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) instead.
Can my spouse work in Canada while I study?
Only in some cases. Your spouse can get an open work permit if you are in a master's programme of 16 months or longer, a doctoral programme, an eligible professional degree or an eligible pilot programme.

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