Canada · Study Permit
Canada Study Permit Support for Students in Vietnam
Structured preparation for a Canada study permit application — from your letter of acceptance through proof of funds and submission.
What a study permit application actually needs
At its core, a Canada study permit application needs a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), proof you can fund your studies and living costs, a valid passport, and biometrics. For most undergraduate and college programs, a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province where you'll study is also required — though effective January 1, 2026, students admitted to master's and doctoral programs at public institutions no longer need a PAL or TAL.
Proof of funds
Applications submitted on or after September 1, 2026 must show at least CAD $23,448 in available funds for a single applicant's first year of living costs outside Quebec, on top of tuition and return transportation — up from $22,895. This can be shown through a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a participating Canadian institution, bank statements, a loan from a recognized financial institution, or proof of a sponsor's income. A GIC is often the cleanest option: the funds are held in Canada and released to you in instalments after arrival, which avoids the common problem of a bank statement that doesn't clearly explain where a lump sum came from.
Explaining the source of funds
One of the more common issues we see in Vietnamese study permit applications isn't the amount of money shown — it's that the source isn't clearly explained. A large deposit shortly before applying, with no supporting explanation of income, savings history, or a sponsor's relationship to you, invites exactly the kind of question that leads to a request for more documents or a refusal.
Genuine study intent
IRCC also assesses whether you're likely to leave Canada at the end of an authorized stay, and whether your study plan makes sense given your academic background and career goals. A study plan that reads as generic, or that doesn't connect clearly to your prior education and what you intend to do afterward, is one of the more avoidable weaknesses in an otherwise complete application.
Putting the application together
We help you organize your LOA, proof of funds, and supporting documents into a package that's internally consistent — where your study plan, your financial documentation, and your stated intentions all support the same story, rather than reading as separate pieces submitted together.
Where regulated representation applies
Covalyn Migration itself is not licensed by the CICC. For Canadian immigration matters that call for regulated advice or representation, we work with a licensed RCIC partner — Jaspreet Singh, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC #R707174, CICC) — who provides that advice and representation directly, independently of Covalyn Migration.
What Covalyn Migration does
- Reviews your Letter of Acceptance, PAL (where required), and financial documents for completeness
- Helps you organize proof of funds so the source is clearly explained, not just the total amount
- Reviews your study plan for consistency with your academic background and stated goals
- Connects you with regulated Canadian immigration representation (RCIC) where your situation requires it
What Covalyn Migration does not guarantee
- Does not guarantee study permit approval or predict an officer's decision
- Is not affiliated with IRCC, the Government of Canada, or any Designated Learning Institution
- Does not submit false or misleading information on your behalf
- Does not provide regulated Canadian immigration advice outside the scope of our RCIC partnership
Common questions
How much money do I need to show for a Canada study permit?
For applications from September 1, 2026 onward, a single applicant needs at least CAD $23,448 for one year's living costs outside Quebec, in addition to your tuition and return transportation. Requirements are reviewed periodically — always confirm the current figure directly with IRCC.
Do I need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)?
Most study permit applicants do. The main exception, effective January 1, 2026, is students admitted to master's or doctoral programs at public institutions, who no longer need a PAL or TAL.
Is a GIC required, or can I use a bank statement instead?
A GIC isn't mandatory, but it's one of the more straightforward ways to demonstrate funds, since the money is held at a Canadian institution. Bank statements and sponsor income can also work, provided the source of the funds is clearly documented.
What if my study plan doesn't perfectly match my previous degree?
It doesn't need to be a straight line, but the connection between your background, the program you've chosen, and your stated goals should be explained clearly rather than left for an officer to guess at.
Does Covalyn guarantee my study permit will be approved?
No. Every study permit application is assessed independently by IRCC. We help you prepare a complete, well-organized application — we don't guarantee the outcome.
Covalyn Migration itself is not licensed by the CICC. For Canadian immigration matters that require regulated advice or representation, we work with a licensed RCIC partner, Jaspreet Singh — a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC #R707174) licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) — independently of Covalyn Migration, and not automatically for every matter. Covalyn Migration is not affiliated with IRCC or the Government of Canada, and does not guarantee study permit approval or processing times. Current requirements and fees should always be confirmed directly on the IRCC website.
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