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Canada expired study permit: how to restore status
This guide is for students in Canada who need to restore their status and get a new study permit after their old one expires.
MIGRAGENT wrote this from 10 requirements on the official page, each checked against the government's own wording. Updated 2026-10-02. Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/extend-study-permit/expired-permit.html
Restoring your status as a student
If you want to keep studying in Canada after your permit expires, you must apply for a new study permit. You must also apply to restore your temporary resident status in Canada.[1][2]
When you apply, you must select 'Restore my status' under section 3 at the top of the form.[3]
Documents you must submit
You must submit all supporting documents with your application. You must also include a note explaining the reason you need to extend your stay.[4][5]
You must make sure your provincial or territorial documents are valid before your study permit expires.[6]
Rules for family members
Your family members cannot apply on your form. Each of your family members must apply separately to get their status restored.[7]
Fees and costs
You must pay your application fees. You must also include the restoration fee with your application.[8][9]
Each of your family members must pay the restoration fee for their own application.[10]
Checklist
- Apply for a new study permit to keep studying in Canada[1]
- Apply to restore your temporary resident status[2]
- Select 'Restore my status' under section 3 at the top of the form[3]
- Include a note explaining why you need to extend your stay[5]
- Submit all supporting documents with your application[4]
- Pay your application fees and include the restoration fee[8][9]
Questions people ask
Can I keep studying in Canada if my permit expired?
If you want to keep studying in Canada after your permit expires, you must apply for a new study permit and apply to restore your temporary resident status.[1][2]
What fees do I need to pay to restore my status?
You must pay your application fees and include the restoration fee with your application.[8][9]
Do my family members need to apply with me?
No. Your family members must each apply separately to get their status restored.[7]
Do my family members have to pay a restoration fee?
Yes. Each of your family members must pay the restoration fee for their own application.[10]
What explanation do I need to provide with my application?
You must include a note explaining the reason you need to extend your stay.[5]
What should I select on the application form?
When you apply, you must select 'Restore my status' under section 3 at the top of the form.[3]
This explains what one official page says. It is not legal advice, and the page itself is the authority. Rules change; the wire reports it when they do.