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title: Canada visa for citizens of Bhutan
description: "Citizens of Bhutan need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$100. Processing: 15–60 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Bhutan

Citizens of Bhutan need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 15–60 days
- **Government fee:** CA$100
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** CAD 2,500 per person

## How to apply

1. **Determine eligibility and gather documents** — Check if you need a visa and collect all required documents.
2. **Complete the visa application form (IMM 5257)** — Fill out the form accurately online or by hand.
3. **Pay the visa application fee and biometrics fee** — Pay online through the IRCC portal or at VFS.
4. **Submit the application online or at a VFS centre** — Submit your application and supporting documents.
5. **Book a biometrics appointment** — Schedule an appointment at a designated biometrics collection centre.
6. **Attend biometrics appointment** — Provide fingerprints and photograph at the VFS centre.
7. **Wait for processing** — Processing times vary; check status online.
8. **Submit passport if requested** — If approved, send your passport for visa stamping.
9. **Receive passport with visa** — Collect your passport or have it couriered back.
10. **Travel to Canada** — Present your visa and other documents at the port of entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): At least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- **Completed visa application form (IMM 5257)** (Identity)
- **Two recent passport-sized photographs** (Identity): Meet Canadian photo specifications
- **Proof of financial means** (Financial): Bank statements, pay stubs, or sponsorship letter
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Flight bookings and accommodation details
- **Letter of invitation (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional): From host in Canada
- **Employment letter or proof of ties to home country** (Employment): To demonstrate intention to return
- **Biometrics fee receipt** (Identity): Pay when submitting application
- **Visa application fee receipt** (Identity): Pay online or at VFS
- **Medical examination report (if required)** (Supporting, optional): Only if staying >6 months or from certain countries
- **Police clearance certificate (if required)** (Supporting, optional): May be requested by visa officer
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight out of Canada
- **Travel insurance (recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Covers medical emergencies
- **Additional documents as requested by visa office** (Supporting, optional): May include marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** CAD 2,500 per person
- Bank statements
- Pay stubs
- Sponsorship letter

Must show sufficient funds to cover stay and return.

## Good to know

- Processing times vary; apply well in advance.
- Biometrics are required for most applicants.
- Incomplete applications may be returned or refused.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient financial proof** — Provide clear bank statements and proof of income.
- **Weak ties to home country** — Include employment letter, property deeds, or family ties.
- **Incomplete application or missing documents** — Double-check the document checklist before submission.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Bhutan need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Bhutan need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa).

### How long can citizens of Bhutan stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Bhutan?

Government fee: CA$100.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically 15–60 days.

### What documents do citizens of Bhutan need for Canada?

Valid passport; Completed visa application form (IMM 5257); Two recent passport-sized photographs; Proof of financial means; Travel itinerary; Employment letter or proof of ties to home country; and 8 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Canada?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html)

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