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India-to-Canada study permit route for Indian citizens. The IRCC online checklist, local visa office instructions and applicant facts still control final submission, but each row below is tied to IRCC evidence.
- Jurisdiction
- Canada
- Purpose
- Study
- Destination
- Canada
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India-to-Canada study permit route for Indian citizens. The IRCC online checklist, local visa office instructions and applicant facts still control final submission, but each row below is tied to IRCC evidence.
Checked against IRCC Study permit document guidance, Guide 5269, IMM 5483/India visa office instructions and IRCC translation rules on 2026-09-06.
How to use this checklist
Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Study Permit Made Outside Canada (IMM 1294) | required | visa application | IRCC lists IMM 1294 as a form in the outside-Canada study permit package. |
| Study permit document checklist (IMM 5483) | required | visa application | IRCC says to complete IMM 5483 and include it with the application forms and supporting documents. |
| Passport or travel document copy | required | visa application | IRCC says study permit applicants must show proof of identity with a copy of a valid passport or travel document. |
| Two recent passport-size photos | required | visa application | IRCC proof-of-identity guidance for study permits lists two recent passport-size photos, with name and date of birth on the back. |
| Letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution | required | visa application | IRCC marks the letter of acceptance as always required, with a listed exception for some family members of approved permit holders. |
| Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter, or CAQ for Quebec | conditional | visa application | IRCC says a PAL/TAL is needed in most cases, and a CAQ is needed for Quebec. |
| Proof of funds | required | visa application | IRCC says study permit applicants must show proof of funds for themselves and any family members coming with them. |
| Letter of explanation | recommended | visa application | IRCC marks the letter of explanation as recommended for study permit applicants. |
| Medical exam proof | conditional | visa application | IRCC says a medical exam may be needed for stays over six months, recent time in certain countries or certain jobs. |
| Police certificate | conditional | visa application | IRCC says it may ask for a police certificate in some study permit cases. |
| Custodianship declaration for a minor child | conditional | visa application | IRCC says children under 17 not coming with a parent or legal guardian must have an appointed custodian. |
| Immigration status or re-entry permit, if applicable | conditional | visa application | IRCC says applicants outside their home country may need status proof, and may need a re-entry permit if the passport-issuing government requires it. |
Processing route
- Application for Study Permit Made Outside Canada (IMM 1294)If this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a certified English or French translation. The cited Canada route sources do not show apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation for this item. 1. Collect Application for Study Permit Made Outside Canada (IMM 1294) 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Study permit document checklist (IMM 5483)If this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a certified English or French translation. The cited Canada route sources do not show apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation for this item. 1. Collect Study permit document checklist (IMM 5483) 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Passport or travel document copyIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a certified English or French translation. The cited Canada route sources do not show apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation for this item. 1. Collect Passport or travel document copy 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Two recent passport-size photosIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a certified English or French translation. The cited Canada route sources do not show apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation for this item. 1. Collect Two recent passport-size photos 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning InstitutionIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add a certified English or French translation. The cited Canada route sources do not show apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation for this item. 1. Collect Letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution 2. Upload, print or carry it as required by the cited official route
- Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter, or CAQ for QuebecIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter, or CAQ for Quebec 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
- Proof of fundsIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Proof of funds 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
- Letter of explanationIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Letter of explanation 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
- Medical exam proofIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Medical exam proof 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
- Police certificateIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Police certificate 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
- Custodianship declaration for a minor childIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Custodianship declaration for a minor child 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
- Immigration status or re-entry permit, if applicableIf this document is already in English or French, use it as is. If it is in any Indian language, add an English or French translation. If the translator is not Canadian-certified, IRCC says the translator must add an affidavit sworn before an authorised person. Select Certified + Notarized translation when Enuncia needs to prepare that affidavit step. No apostille, MEA, HRD or embassy attestation is shown for this item. 1. Collect Immigration status or re-entry permit, if applicable 2. Add an English or French translation if the original is not in English or French 3. Add the translator affidavit if the translator is not Canadian-certified 4. Submit the original-language document, translation, affidavit if needed and certified copy required by IRCC
Official citations
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaIRCC study permit guidewww.canada.caLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version canada-ircc-study-permit-guide-20260203
IRCC tells study permit applicants outside Canada to use IMM 5483 and lists translation requirements plus IMM 1294, IMM 5707, IMM 5483, common-law, custodianship, representative and release forms where applicable.
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - New Delhi Visa OfficeIRCC New Delhi study permit checklistircc.canada.caLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version canada-ircc-new-delhi-study-checklist-202602
The New Delhi Visa Office additional study permit checklist says it must be used with IMM 5483 and that non-English/French documents must include a certified translation.
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaIRCC study permit documentswww.canada.caLast checked 2026-09-07; evidence version canada-ircc-study-permit-documents-20260126
IRCC lists study permit documents including letter of acceptance, PAL/TAL or CAQ in most cases, proof of identity, proof of funds, letter of explanation, and medical, police, custodianship and local-office documents when needed.
Exceptions
- Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
- Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Certified translation for the applicable document rows
- Notarisation for the applicable document rows
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Are all documents for Canada study automatically translated?
No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.
Can I order document processing from this checklist?
Build your checklist using the route facts first. A processing option can be selected only where supported by the document row. Rows needing language or authentication confirmation remain under review before pricing.
Related guides
- Canada destination guide
Destination overview for all published source-backed routes.
- Certified translation service
Service page for the applicable certified-translation document rows.