Study permit processing time from Hong Kong SAR China
How long IRCC currently expects a study permit application from Hong Kong SAR China to take — the official estimate for this country, how it compares with the global average, and its recorded history.
Current IRCC estimate
Global average — study permit
Hong Kong SAR China vs the world
Estimates are IRCC's published figures for applications made from Hong Kong SAR China (source data updated October 21, 2026; our snapshot 23 Oct 2026). They are not a guarantee for any individual application — always confirm on the official IRCC processing-times page.
Study permit processing time from Hong Kong SAR China history
We record IRCC's published estimates every day so this page can chart the trend over time. History is still being collected — the first snapshot was recorded on 23 Oct 2026 (6 weeks), and the chart will appear here automatically as soon as the next daily snapshots are in.
| Snapshot date | IRCC estimate | Days (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | 6 weeks | ~42 |
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