Bhutan•Asia2 months
Free
Tied to course length
Yes
Not Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
Visa for foreign nationals enrolled in academic institutions, schools, colleges, shedras, or drupdeys in Bhutan, with duration tied to the length of the course of study.
The Bhutan Student Visa is designed for foreign nationals who have been accepted into a full-time academic program at a recognized educational institution within the Kingdom of Bhutan. This includes a wide range of learning environments, from traditional schools and colleges to specialized institutions like shedras and drupdeys. The visa is intended to facilitate temporary immigration for the duration of the student's course, allowing them to reside in the country while pursuing their studies. It is a structured process that requires the applicant to prove their academic enrollment, financial stability, and health status to ensure they can support themselves throughout their stay.
This visa is specifically for international students who intend to reside in Bhutan for more than three months to complete their education. Applicants must work closely with their host institution, which often assists in soliciting the visa on their behalf. Because Bhutan maintains a unique policy regarding immigration and tourism, the student visa process is strictly regulated to ensure compliance with national laws. Holders of this visa are expected to maintain their student status and adhere to the specific conditions set by the Department of Immigration, including the requirement to provide medical documentation and formal undertakings from both the student and the educational institution.
| Status type | Tied to program duration |
Must be enrolled in a recognized academic institution, school, or college in Bhutan (including shedra and drupdey).
Must provide a formal admission offer or letter of acceptance from the Bhutanese institution.
Must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses (means of subsistence).
Passport must have a minimum validity of six months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan.
Must be of good character and health.
Must provide a medical fitness certificate issued by a competent government-certified medical officer in Bhutan.
Must submit a Statement of Purpose.
Must provide an undertaking by the institute and an undertaking by the student.
Must have a recommendation from the relevant agency.
Education
high_school or higher
Duly completed Student Permit application form.
Admission offer/letter of enrollment from the academic institution in Bhutan.
Duly completed means of subsistence form.
Statement of Purpose.
Copy of valid passport (minimum 6 months validity).
Duly completed undertaking by the institute.
Duly completed undertaking by the student.
Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a government-certified medical officer in Bhutan.
Recommendation from the relevant agency.
Memorandum of Understanding (if applicable for student exchange programs).
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