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Bhutan Student Visa

Bhutan Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

Students accepted for eligible study at a recognized institution in Bhutan can apply under the 2026 international student guidelines. The institution submits the immigration application for a course that earns academic credit or an approved exchange.

Eligible studies
A recognized course earning academic credit or an approved exchange
Who applies
The institution submits the immigration application
Timing
Submit at least 15 working days before arrival

Summary

Bhutan’s international-student permission lets accepted students enter for their studies or an approved exchange. The school submits the immigration request at least fifteen working days before arrival for an accepted credit-bearing course or approved exchange. The student must therefore coordinate admission records and the immigration timeline with the institution before traveling.

Could this pathway work for you?

Eligibility

You need confirmed enrollment in an eligible course or exchange, financial support, and the required personal records. You must also meet the rule on having no adverse immigration record.

Prepare a personally written statement where the checklist requires one. The institution must submit the application at least 15 working days before arrival, so provide your records early enough for it to do so.

Planning a study stay in Bhutan
  1. Confirm the course and institution qualify Use the 2026 international student guidelines.
  2. Give the institution the required records Include funding, passport details, and your own statement where required.
  3. Have the institution apply in time Submission is required at least 15 working days before arrival.

The institution applies, but admission alone is not immigration approval.

What This Route Allows

Approval lets you stay for the accepted studies and the period granted by immigration. Check the dates on the approval and arrange any further permission before it ends.

What This Route Is Not

Admission does not guarantee a visa. This route does not provide unrestricted employment rights or guarantee residence after graduation.

If you plan to stay for another purpose, arrange the appropriate next permission before student status expires.

Next Steps

  1. Ask the institution to confirm that the course or exchange meets the 2026 guidelines.
  2. Provide funding evidence, passport details, other required records, and your own written statement where required.
  3. Have the institution submit at least 15 working days before arrival and wait for the required approval.

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