Canada study permit
Study in Canada with help on your study permit from Dubai
Picture yourself studying in a city like Montreal. In Canada the student visa is called a study permit. It lets you study at a designated learning institution. Most foreign nationals need one to study in Canada. Our team in Deira helps you prepare and file your application from Dubai, so it has the best chance of approval.
Who it is for
Students in the UAE with a Canadian offer
If a designated learning institution has accepted you, we can help you apply for your study permit.
Students still deciding
If you're still choosing a college or university, tell us your plans and we'll explain what the study permit usually needs.
Ask us whether you qualify. We'll tell you on WhatsApp or by phone before you pay anything.
How we help
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We start from your study plan
Tell us your institution, your programme and your start date. We tell you what your application needs.
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We prepare your file with you
We help you complete the application and check every document carefully, so a missing paper does not hold you back.
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We guide you through each step
We explain what happens after you submit, including any appointment you need to attend.
Applying for a Canada study permit from the UAE
- How you apply
- Online. IRCC says study permit applications have to be made online.
- Key letters
- A letter of acceptance from your school plus a provincial or territorial attestation letter for most students
- Proof of funds
- Your tuition plus at least CAN$23,448 a year for living costs outside Quebec, for applications from 1 September 2026
- Biometrics
- Given at the VFS Global visa centre in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
- Processing
- IRCC starts once it has your biometrics. Its website shows the current processing time.
- Fees
- CAN$150 for the study permit plus CAN$85 for biometrics
We checked these points with IRCC on canada.ca on 5 November 2026. We check them again when we prepare your application.
Documents you'll usually need
- A letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution
- A provincial or territorial attestation letter, or a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) for Quebec
- A copy of your valid passport and two recent passport-size photos
- Proof that you can pay your tuition and your living costs
- A letter of explanation about why you want to study in Canada
- A medical exam or police certificate, if IRCC asks for one
- Proof of care from a custodian for students under 17 who travel without a parent
Your own list depends on your nationality and your trip, so we send you yours on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
What is a study permit?
It is the document Canada issues that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions in Canada. Most foreign nationals need one to study there.
How do you give my study permit its best chance?
We help you prepare a complete, careful application, so it has the best chance of approval.
How much money do I need for a Canada study permit?
IRCC asks for your tuition plus at least CAN$23,448 a year for your living costs outside Quebec, for applications made from 1 September 2026. The amount is higher when family members come with you.
How much is the Canada study permit fee?
IRCC's fee list shows CAN$150 for the study permit plus CAN$85 for biometrics. Our own price is separate. We tell you what it is before any work starts.
What is a provincial attestation letter?
It's a letter from the province or territory where you'll study. Most students need one. You get it after you accept your offer and pay some or all of your tuition. Students going to Quebec need a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) instead.
Can I apply for a study permit on paper?
Usually not. IRCC says study permit applications have to be made online. Paper applications are only for people with a disability that stops them applying online or with certain travel documents.
Where do I give my biometrics in the UAE?
At the Canada visa application centre run by VFS Global in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. IRCC starts processing your application once it has your biometrics.
Can I pay for your visa service in instalments?
Yes. You can pay for our visa service and your flights in four instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
How do I get started?
Send us a WhatsApp message or call us with your institution, your programme and your start date. We will tell you what you need and our price.
Can you book my flights as well?
Yes. You can book your flights with us too.
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