Study Permit (SP-1)for 🇧🇴 Bolivian citizens travelling to 🇨🇦 Canada
Bolivian 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
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada
- ✓Completed study permit application (online via IRCC)
- ✓Proof of financial means: tuition fees + CAD 20,635/year living costs (plus any dependants)
- ✓Bank statements or scholarship/loan letters covering the full study period
- ✓Statement of purpose (explaining why you chose Canada and your career plans)
- ✓Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)
required for most undergraduate and college applicants from 2024
- ✓English or French language test results (IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, or TCF)
- ✓Police clearance certificate (required for some countries)
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 235.00. 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)
- ○Biometrics enrolment (if required)
- ○Medical examination results (if required for your nationality)
🌐Why Bolivian passport holders need a visa for Canada
Bolivian citizens require a visa to enter Canada based on the current immigration requirements set by Canada's government. Bolivian 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.
⚠️Common Reasons Study Permit (SP-1) Applications Are Refused6
- !Officer not satisfied the applicant will leave Canada at the end of studies (dual-intent / weak home-country ties) under IRPR s.216.
- !Insufficient or unverifiable proof of funds for tuition and living costs (including the increased cost-of-living requirement).
- !No genuine acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution, or no valid Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL/TAL) where required.
- !Study plan not coherent — chosen program inconsistent with prior education, career path or age.
- !Incomplete documents, or misrepresentation of academic records, finances or travel history.
- !Inadmissibility on medical, criminal or security grounds.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements 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) →