2025 Updates for Canadian Study Permits

From today onwards, most study permit applications will now require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) or a Territorial Attestation Letter (TAL). Here’s what you should know:

Who Needs a PAL/TAL?

Unless you qualify for an exemption, you must include a PAL/TAL:

• With your application—submitting it later is not allowed.
• Even if you’re applying for a prerequisite course, such as language programs.
• For each applicant, even if applying as a family or group.

Important Information:

PALs and TALs are valid only for the study permit cap year in which they are issued:

• 2024 Cap Year: Valid from January 22, 2024, to January 21, 2025.
• 2025 Cap Year: Valid from January 22, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

If your application was:

• Not processed: You can reuse the same PAL/TAL if it remains valid.
• Refused or if you’re transferring to a new school: You’ll need a new PAL/TAL to reapply.

Who Doesn’t Need a PAL/TAL?

You are exempt if:

• You are enrolled in preschool, primary, or secondary school, including kindergarten.
• You’re accepted to a federally designated military college or a Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) school with a valid acceptance letter.
• You are pursuing a vocational program in Quebec leading to a DVS, AVS, or STC.
• You’re an exchange student with tuition covered by your home institution.
• You’ve received a Global Affairs Canada scholarship.
• You qualify under public policy for migration crises or Indigenous family reunification.
• You are applying to extend your study permit at the same DLI and academic level.
• You are a protected person, refugee, or eligible for permanent residence under specific conditions.

Note: If you are exempt, include proof with your application instead of a PAL/TAL.

How to Obtain a PAL/TAL:

For institutions outside Quebec: Contact your school to request a PAL/TAL.

For institutions in Quebec: Follow the provincial procedures to obtain the required documents.

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