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Canada Study Permit: document requirements
This guide explains the documents you need to apply for a Canadian study permit.
MIGRAGENT wrote this from 12 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/study-permit/get-documents.html
What you need to show
You must show proof of funds to support yourself and any family members coming with you.[1]
Required documents
You must upload the letter of acceptance from your school to your online application. You must also get a provincial or territorial attestation letter from your school if you need one. If you are studying in Quebec, you must obtain a Quebec Acceptance Certificate.[2][3][4][5]
You must upload a copy of the information page of your passport when applying online. If you are approved, you must send your original passport. You must get a re-entry permit before you apply for a Canadian visa if the government that issued your passport requires it.[6][7][8]
You must write a letter of explanation detailing why you want to study in Canada and that you understand your student responsibilities. If you submit photos, you must write your name and date of birth on the back of each photo.[9][10]
Rules for Venezuelan passport holders
If you are a Venezuelan passport holder with an expired passport, you must include a specific letter of explanation with your application. You must also add 5 years to the printed expiry date and enter it in the expiry date field of the application form.[11][12]
Checklist
- Upload your school letter of acceptance to your online application.[2]
- Get a provincial or territorial attestation letter if needed.[4]
- Obtain a Quebec Acceptance Certificate if you are studying in Quebec.[5]
- Upload a copy of your passport information page.[6]
- Write your name and date of birth on the back of each photo.[10]
- Write a letter of explanation about your study plans and responsibilities.[9]
- Gather proof of funds to support yourself and accompanying family members.[1]
Questions people ask
Do I need to upload my school acceptance letter?
Yes, you must upload your letter of acceptance to your online application.[2][3]
What should I write on the back of my photos?
You must write your name and date of birth on the back of each photo.[10]
Do I need to send my original passport?
You must upload a copy of your passport information page when applying online. If you are approved, you must then send your original passport.[6][7]
What if my Venezuelan passport is expired?
You must include a specific letter of explanation with your application. You must also add 5 years to the printed expiry date and enter it in the expiry date field of the application form.[11][12]
Do I need a provincial attestation letter?
You must obtain a provincial or territorial attestation letter from your school if it is needed.[4]
What must I write in my letter of explanation?
You must write a letter of explanation detailing why you want to study in Canada and stating that you understand your student responsibilities.[9]
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.