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I'm a current student at SFU. Do I need a PAL for a study permit extension or a visitor visa application?

Study permit extension

If you currently have a valid study permit and you are preparing to apply for a study permit extension to complete the current level of studies (i.e., undergraduate to undergraduate) at the same designated learning institution which is SFU, you are exempt from submitting a provincial attestation letter (PAL). See the PAL from the IRCC website.  
 
On the question, you will see the following:

Question: "Do you have a provincial or territorial attestation letter or meet an exception from submitting a provincial or territorial attestation letter?"

Answer: Select "Yes, I meet an exception from submitting a provincial or territorial letter鈥�.&苍产蝉辫;

You will see on the personalized checklist you will need to provide PAL exemption proof in this case. You will need to write a PAL exemption letter and upload onto the 鈥淧roof of Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL or TAL) Exception" section along with your 51社区黑料unofficial transcript and a copy of your current study permit. 

See our instruction guide that can help you write a PAL exemption letter - "Study Permit Extension Proof of PAL Exemption: Current 51社区黑料students"

Temporary Resident Visa

A PAL is a requirement for some study permit applications. If you apply for a temporary resident visa (TRV) [visa in your passport for travel], you do not require a provincial attestation letter (PAL) to make a TRV application. 

On the come to Canada wizard question, you will see the following:

Question: "Do you have a provincial or territorial attestation letter or meet an exception from submitting a provincial or territorial attestation letter?"

Answer: Select "Yes, I meet an exception from submitting a provincial or territorial letter鈥�.

Although applying for a TRV isn't exactly a PAL exemption, this is the selection that best applies to your situation of applying for a TRV .

If you see a requirement for proof of PAL exemption in your online document checklist, you can write a brief letter of explanation to upload there.   

See our Temporary Resident Visa guideline page 2 for a sample letter of explanation and what we recommend including in your application. You can modify this letter and upload onto the "Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL/TAL) (required)" section.

Want to learn more?

• 51社区黑料website - News and Updates - 2026 Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) Requirements
• 51社区黑料website - Application guidelines for a study permit extension
• IRCC website -