Canada study permit: count your funds for 2026
IRCC updates these amounts each year. For applications on or after September 1, 2026, outside Quebec, the yearly living-expense amounts are:
| People, with you | Per year (CAN$) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $23,448 |
| 2 | $29,192 |
| 3 | $35,888 |
| Each one above 7 | $6,318 |
These amounts don't include tuition and transportation. You show the money for your first year, and for longer programs you also say how you'll pay for the full duration.
Example
Illustrative. A couple, tuition CAN$20,000, flights CAN$3,000. CAN$29,192 + 20,000 + 3,000 = CAN$52,192 to show for the first year.
Important
Quebec has its own rules. Common proof includes bank statements for the past 4 months, proof of paid tuition and housing, or an education loan. The visa office for your country may ask for more.
Your funds file
- ☐ Pick the row for your family size
- ☐ Add tuition and transportation
- ☐ Collect 4 months of statements
- ☐ Check your visa office instructions
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Source: canada.ca, Study permit: Proof of financial support. This isn't legal advice; the decision is the authority's.