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Canada visa for Bhutanese citizens

Visa required

Bhutanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Where Bhutanese citizens apply for a visa for Canada

Canada has no embassy or consulate in Bhutan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Canada looks after Bhutan from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in New Delhi, India (1,229 km from Thimphu) as the responsible post. Other nearest Canadian missions to Thimphu are in Dhaka, Bangladesh (415 km), Kathmandu, Nepal (428 km) and Kolkata, India (559 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bhutan is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Canadian citizens travelling to Bhutan

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Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Bhutan to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Bhutanese citizens can stay in Canada

How long Bhutanese citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bhutanese citizens apply

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Bhutan. Bhutanese citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Bhutan from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canada’s neighbours for Bhutanese citizens

The United States requires Bhutanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Bhutan

Bhutan requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Canada?

Bhutanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Is there an embassy of Canada in Bhutan?

No. Canada has no embassy in Bhutan. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in New Delhi, India for Bhutan.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?

Bhutan requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Bhutanese citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.