TorontoVerified 2026-10-22Canada Study Permit GIC & Proof of Funds 2026 — CAD $23,448+
Canada study permit financial support: GIC plus living costs (CAD $23,448+ outside Quebec from 1 Sep 2026). Format IRCC-ready bank and GIC evidence.
Applicant-prepared summary. Accompanies your original bank-issued statements; does not replace them.
Financial evidence
Officer-readableDestination
Canada
Toronto
Statement months
6 months for visitor TRV bank statements; 4–12 months savings history for other routes
Recommended balance
No fixed TRV minimum — trip-based; student living costs CAD $23,448+ outside Quebec (applications on/after 1 Sep 2026)
Verified Oct 2026
Currency
CAD
Visitor TRV — IRCC asks for at least 6 months of account details on bank statements. Study living expenses CAD $23,448 (outside Quebec) for applications on/after 1 Sep 2026 — tuition proof is separate. Confirm Quebec amounts with MIFI.
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Months required
Recent statements + GIC certificate; IRCC often reviews 4–12 months of savings history
Balance guidance
Living costs CAD $23,448+ outside Quebec (applications on/after 1 Sep 2026) plus first-year tuition — Quebec follows MIFI amounts
Last verified
2026-10-22
Recent changes
Embassy requirements
- Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) when your pathway requires it (often SDS)
- Proof of tuition payment or ability to pay first year
- Bank statements showing accessible funds for living costs
- Letter of explanation for large deposits or sponsor transfers
- Name matching passport / study permit application
Period: Recent statements + GIC certificate; IRCC often reviews 4–12 months of savings history · Balance: Living costs CAD $23,448+ outside Quebec (applications on/after 1 Sep 2026) plus first-year tuition — Quebec follows MIFI amounts
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Common rejection reasons
- Living-cost amount below the current IRCC table
- GIC missing when the stream requires it
- Unexplained lump-sum deposits before filing
- Funds not clearly accessible to the student
FAQ
Outside Quebec, living costs are CAD $23,448+ for applications on or after 1 Sep 2026, plus tuition. Confirm Quebec figures with MIFI and check canada.ca before you apply.
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