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Philippines Student Visa
to Canada

Full itemized cost breakdown, document checklist, and processing time for 2026. All fees verified from official government sources.

Total mandatory cost:$174

Fee Breakdown

Philippines → Canada

Student

Total

$174

Application fee

Official government fee

$111

Biometrics

Fingerprints & photo

$63

Total (mandatory)

$174

Processing time: 56–112 business days

CAD $150 study permit + CAD $85 biometrics. Apply online via IRCC. Letter of acceptance from a DLI required.

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Official source·Last verified May 2026

Documents Checklist

6 required · 3 optional

Philippines → Canada Student

Valid passport

Must be valid for the duration of your study program

Acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)

Confirm your school is on the DLI list at canada.ca

Proof of financial support

CAD $10,000/year + first year tuition + return airfare

Biometrics enrollment

Visit a visa application centre for fingerprints and photo (CAD $85)

Digital passport photo

Upload during online IRCC application

Academic transcripts

All previous education, translated to English or French if needed

Language proficiency resultsoptional

IELTS, TOEFL, or TEF results (many DLIs require this)

Study plan / letter of explanationoptional

Explain why you chose Canada and this program, and plans after graduation

Medical examinationoptional

Required if from certain countries or studying in health-related fields

Estimates only — not legal advice. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before applying.

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Common Questions

How much does a Philippines student visa to Canada cost?

The total mandatory cost for a Philippines student visa to Canada is $174 USD. This includes the application fee of $111, biometrics fee of $63.

How long does it take to process a Philippines student visa for Canada?

Processing typically takes 56 to 112 business days for a Philippines student visa to Canada.

What documents do Philippines citizens need for a Canada student visa?

Key documents required include: Valid passport, Acceptance letter from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), Proof of financial support, Biometrics enrollment, Digital passport photo. Always verify the full list on the official embassy or consulate website before applying.