🇨🇦 Quebec/Maghreb: CAQ & Permit Estimator
Estimate total CAQ + federal study permit fees, MIFI financial-capacity proof, and processing-time bands for Maghreb applicants heading to Quebec.
Total Estimated Outlay (CAD)
CAQ (≈4 weeks) + Study Permit (country-specific). Apply for CAQ first.
How It Works
The Quebec Two-Step
- 1. Get your acceptance letter from a Quebec DLI.
- 2. Apply for the CAQ for Studies with MIFI (Quebec). Fee: CAD $134. Processing ≈ 4 weeks.
- 3. With the CAQ in hand, apply for the federal study permit with IRCC. Fee: CAD $150 + CAD $85 biometrics.
- ⚠Programs ≤ 6 months don't strictly require a CAQ or study permit, but most institutions still require them for status.
MIFI Financial Proof (2026)
MIFI sets Quebec's minimum financial-capacity requirement separately from IRCC. Under the scale effective Jan 1, 2026, the baseline for a single student (12 months, outside dependants) is approximately CAD $24,617 (up from $15,508). Additional persons add tiered amounts published in MIFI's annual scale.
This tool sums tuition + government fees + MIFI living-cost proof. Country-specific processing time bands draw from IRCC's published averages for Algiers, Rabat, and Tunis visa offices; live values fluctuate.
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