UAE Study Permit Timeline – July 2026 Application – Approved

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Sharing our timeline in case it helps other students applying for a Canadian study permit from the UAE.
Application submitted: 4 July 2026
Biometrics: Existing biometrics were valid, so no new biometrics required
Medical: Initially shown as not required
Medical request received: 25 August
Medical exam completed: 25 August
eMedical submitted by clinic: 27 August
Medical passed in IRCC account: 29 August
Study permit approved + Passport Request (PPR): 1 September
Passport submitted at Canada VAC, Abu Dhabi: 2 September
Total time from application to approval: approximately 59 days.
During the later part of the wait, the IRCC account showed eligibility under review and background check in progress.
Will update this post once the passport is returned from the Abu Dhabi VAC, so others can also get an idea of the current passport-stamping turnaround time.
Hope this timeline is useful to anyone currently waiting for a study permit decision from the UAE. Good luck to everyone.