After getting a study permit visa, some applicants wonder whether they can withdraw from the savings account used as proof of funds, or whether they need a fresh statement before flying since a couple of months have passed since the original documents were issued.
What group members advised:- You need to carry proof of available funds when you arrive in Canada, since the border officer can ask you to demonstrate you're able to meet your financial obligations — this isn't just a paperwork step for the visa application itself.
- Whether older statements are enough (or a fresh one is needed) depends on which stream you applied under — requirements differ, for example, between SDS and non-SDS or other funding-proof pathways.
The practical takeaway: don't withdraw funds you'll need to show at the border, and check your specific stream's proof-of-funds requirement — if in doubt, get an updated bank statement closer to your travel date so you have current proof on hand at the port of entry.