How much would I need to pay to restore my student status in Canada if it lapses?
If your student status in Canada lapses, you will need to pay CAD 350 to restore it. This is well above the CAD 150 you would have paid for your original study permit, so it pays to track your permit's validity and renew it before it expires.
Letting your student status lapse in Canada is an avoidable and costly mistake. If it happens to you, restoring your status will cost CAD 350, (approx INR 23,744) more than double what your original study permit would have cost.
Study Permit vs Restoration Cost
| Situation | Cost |
|---|---|
| Original study permit (with extensions) | CAD 150 (approx INR 10,176) |
| Restoring lapsed student status | CAD 350 (approx INR 23,744) |
Why Status Lapses Happen
Your student status is tied to your study permit, which is issued to you once you arrive in Canada after securing a Temporary Residence Visa through the Canadian High Commission and its Visa Application Centers. Missing a renewal deadline or a change in your enrolment can put your status at risk.
My Advice
Mark your permit's expiry date the moment you receive it, and start any renewal or extension paperwork well before that date, since paying CAD 350 (approx INR 23,744) to fix a lapse is money you can avoid altogether with a bit of planning.
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