IRCC Notices on Minimum Funds for internation Students: Effective for applications made on or after September 1, 2026, the annual financial requirement for study permit applicants (all provinces and territories except Quebec) has increased: a single applicant now needs $23,448 in available funds for the first year (up from $22,895), with corresponding increases for larger family sizes. Applications filed January 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, remain governed by the prior thresholds. (Source: IRCC)
October 2, 2026