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Canadian study permit from Bangladesh

The full process from letter of acceptance to arrival, with the PAL and funding steps that decide most applications.

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Last updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end

Study permit at a glance

CAD 150Study permit fee
CAD 85Biometrics
CAD 23,448Living funds plus tuition
6 to 14 weeksTypical decision via Singapore
~24 weeksFirst step to decision
~64%2025 overall refusal rate

Step by step from Bangladesh

  1. Get your letter of acceptance

    From a Designated Learning Institution.

  2. Get your PAL or TAL

    Usually after paying part or all of your first-year tuition; allow 2 to 4 weeks. Master’s and PhD students at public institutions are exempt.

  3. Open a GIC

    Deposit CAD 23,448 plus the bank fee.

  4. Do your medical exam

    At IOM or an approved panel physician in Dhaka.

  5. Gather 4 to 6 months of bank records

    With a clear explanation of where the money came from.

  6. Apply online and pay CAD 150

    Through your IRCC account.

  7. Give biometrics at VFS Global

    Dhaka, Sylhet or Chittagong, after paying CAD 85.

  8. Wait for the decision

    Usually 6 to 14 weeks via the Singapore office.

  9. Travel with your port-of-entry letter

    A border officer issues the actual permit when you land.

See the document checklist

Study permit FAQs

Is the Student Direct Stream still open?

No. Every Bangladeshi applicant now uses the standard stream.

What happens without a PAL?

If your programme needs one, the application is refused.

Why are refusal rates so high?

Canada capped permits and tightened checks; about 64% of applications were refused in 2025, and Bangladesh was among the hardest-hit countries.

Official sources

These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.

About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.