🎓 Application for a Study Permit Made Outside of Canada (IMM 1294)

IMM 1294 is the official application form used by individuals outside Canada to apply for a Canadian study permit. You must complete and submit this form as part of your visa application if you are planning to study in Canada and you are not currently inside Canada.

📥 Download the Form

The form is provided in PDF format and must be downloaded and opened with a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat. Fill it out on a computer to ensure fields validate correctly.

📍 Who Needs to Complete IMM 1294

You must fill out this form if you are a foreign national outside Canada and are applying for:

  • A first Canadian study permit.
  • A study permit while changing your status such that your application is processed outside Canada.

Each applicant (including dependants, if required) should complete their own form.

🧾 What Information Is Required

IMM 1294 covers detailed personal and background information, including:

  • Personal details and identification (e.g., name as in passport, UCI).
  • Contact and mailing addresses.
  • Details of your intended study (institution name, Designated Learning Institution number, program duration).
  • Financial support and funds available for your stay in Canada.
  • Background history (education, work, immigration history).
  • Health and security questions required by Canadian regulations.

📌 Tips for Filling Out IMM 1294

  • Use the latest version of the form — old versions may not be accepted.
  • Fill out the form on a computer rather than in a web browser.
  • If you don’t have a UCI (Unique Client Identifier), leave that field blank.
  • Be accurate — missing or incorrect fields can delay application processing.

✉️ Submission Process

IMM 1294 is usually submitted electronically through your IRCC Secure Account as part of your complete study permit application. You will also upload supporting documents such as:

  • Letter of acceptance from a Canadian Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
  • Proof of funds and financial support.
  • Valid passport and travel documents.
  • Biometrics receipt (if applicable).

Fees include study permit processing and biometrics (usually around $150 CAN + $85 CAN).