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Study Permit Fees — Government, Third-Party, and Professional Costs

Complete cost breakdown for a Study Permit application: IRCC government fees, third-party costs (medical, biometrics, language test, ECA), and Halani's professional retainer range. All amounts in Canadian dollars.

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IRCC government fees — Study Permit

Government fees are paid directly to IRCC (and ESDC for LMIA-related steps). Fees current per the latest IRCC fee schedule.

Fee itemAmount
Principal applicant processing feeCAD $150
Biometrics feePer person (CAD $85); family rate cap CAD $170 for 2+ together.CAD $85

Includes SOP review, GIC and tuition documentation, financial proof package.

Third-party fees

Paid to third parties, not to IRCC or Halani. Costs vary by country, provider, and applicant — the figures below are typical North American/Canadian-applicant ranges.

Fee itemTypical cost
Immigration medical exam (panel physician)Per adult. Varies by country.CAD $250+
Language test (IELTS / CELPIP / TEF / TCF)Per attempt. Validity 2 years.CAD $320
GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate)Typically CAD $15,000-$20,000 deposit (returned). Bank fee ~$200. IRCC's current cost-of-living requirement is CAD $22,895 for a single applicant under the regular stream (SDS ended 8 November 2024).~CAD $200

Halani professional retainer

RCIC-IRB retainer for Study Permit

Halani's professional fee for Study Permit representation covers eligibility assessment, document strategy, application drafting, IRCC liaison, and post-submission support through to a decision. Initial consultation is free; no fees collected until you sign a retainer.

CAD $1,500–CAD $2,500

Final fee depends on file complexity: multi-country residence history, prior refusals, family-size, employer involvement, and program-specific strategy. For an exact quote, book a free consultation.

Frequently asked questions — Study Permit fees

What's the total cost of a study permit application?
Government fees: CAD $150 processing + CAD $85 biometrics + CAD $250 medical exam (if program > 6 months) = roughly CAD $485 in government and third-party fees. Plus GIC deposit (CAD $15,000–22,000, fully recoverable in Canada — typically with a ~$200 bank fee), tuition payment for the first year, and language test (~$320). Halani's study permit retainer is CAD $1,500–$2,500.
Is the GIC a fee or a deposit I get back?
The GIC is a recoverable deposit, not a fee. You deposit CAD $15,000–22,000 with a participating Canadian bank as proof of cost-of-living funds. After you arrive in Canada and open a bank account, the GIC funds are released to you in installments (typically a starter amount on arrival, then monthly disbursements over 10–12 months). The bank charges a small administrative fee (~CAD $200) for the GIC product.
Do I need to pay first-year tuition before applying?
Most DLIs require an enrollment deposit (typically CAD $500–5,000) to issue your Letter of Acceptance, which IRCC requires for the study permit application. Some DLIs require full first-year tuition payment as part of LOA issuance — this strengthens the financial-proof component of your application. Tuition payment proof is one of the strongest signals to IRCC of genuine intent to study.

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