Study Permit (SP-1)for 🌍 Bhutan citizens travelling to 🇨🇦 Canada
Bhutan citizens are required to obtain a Study Permit (SP-1) before travelling to Canada. You must submit a formal application at the Canada embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
📋Required Documents9
- ✓2 recent passport size photos
- ✓a copy of a valid passport or travel document
- ✓Bank Statements (Last 6 Months)
Proof of tuition fees + CAD 10,000 for living expenses per year.
- ✓Biometrics (Fingerprints & Photo)
Required for most applicants 14–79 years old.
- ✓Completed Application Form
IMM 1294 (Application for Study Permit).
- ✓DLI Acceptance / Enrollment Letter
Official acceptance letter from a IRCC-approved Designated Learning Institution.
- ✓Passport-Size Photographs
2 photos meeting IRCC specifications.
- ✓Proof of Financial Support
Sponsor letter if financial support comes from a third party.
- ✓Valid passport
Must be valid for the full duration of the study program.
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Study Permit (SP-1), book an appointment at the nearest Canada embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 54 days. The government fee is CAD 705.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Canada embassy or official government website before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Language Test Results (IELTS/CELPIP/TEF)
Required by many DLIs; strengthens IRCC application.
- ○Medical Examination Report (IMM 1017)
Required if applicant spent 6+ months in a designated country within 12 months.
🌐Why Bhutan passport holders need a visa for Canada
Bhutan citizens require a visa to enter Canada based on the current immigration requirements set by Canada's government. Bhutan passport holders must apply through the Canada embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
🔗More Canada Visa Options
- Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) →
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) →
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC) →
- Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) →
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) →