How Long Will My Canadian Study Permit Take to Process?

What to Expect for Your Timeline

The processing time for a Canadian study permit can vary depending on a number of factors, including:

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the average processing time for a study permit application is around six weeks.

However, it is important to note that this is just an average. Some applications may take longer to process, especially during peak periods.

IRCC provides country-specific processing times on its website. These times can vary significantly from the average processing time.

For example, applications from China and India typically take longer to process than applications from other countries.

There are a few things you can do to speed up the processing of your study permit application:

Submit a complete application. Make sure you include all of the required documents and information.
Submit your application early. IRCC recommends that you submit your application at least three months before you plan to start your studies.
Book your biometrics appointment as soon as possible. Biometrics appointments can take several weeks to schedule, so it is important to book yours as soon as you receive your application package.

If your application is delayed, you can contact IRCC to inquire about its status.

IRCC provides a number of ways to contact them, including by phone, email, and web form.