Move From Bahrain to Canada With Licensed Immigration Consultants
Choosing to immigrate to Canada is an important and personal decision. RightWay Canada Immigration Services supports individuals and families in Bahrain who are pursuing permanent residence, study or work opportunities, family reunification or another Canadian immigration pathway. Our role is to make the process clearer, more manageable and carefully prepared from the beginning.
Our team of licensed Canadian immigration consultants is regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and works in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. Since 2016, RightWay Canada assisted 150 clients from Bahrain and earned multiple industry recognitions, along with a strong reputation reflected in positive client reviews.
Every immigration case is different. We take the time to understand each applicant’s circumstances and goals, assess the available options and provide clear guidance on eligibility, required documents and the steps ahead. Our support goes beyond completing forms, helping applicants approach the process with greater clarity and confidence. Book a consultation with a licensed immigration consultant to discuss your individual situation. Information about our services and pricing is available on our fees page.
Bahrain to Canada Spousal Sponsorship
Applicants applying for spousal sponsorship from Bahrain must follow the country-specific IRCC instructions alongside the standard sponsorship application checklist. These instructions identify the additional forms and supporting documents that may be required for an application involving Bahraini nationals.
For Bahrain applicants, the requirements include IMM 5562 for travel history, IMM 5546 for certain applicants with a senior government, military, defence, police, or National Service history, and military card or booklet copies where applicable. Additional divorce documents are also required if the applicant obtained a divorce in Bahrain.
Required Forms
Applicants from Bahrain must complete the following country-specific forms where applicable:
- Supplementary Information – Your Travels (IMM 5562)
- Required for the principal applicant.
- Required for all family members included in the application who are 18 years old or older.
- Details of Military Service (IMM 5546)
- Required for anyone included in the application who has ever:
- held a high-ranking or senior official government position, or
- served in the military, army, defence, or police unit, including National Service.
- Required for anyone included in the application who has ever:
If IMM 5546 applies, submit a copy of all pages of the person’s military card or booklet, including blank pages.
Divorce Documents
If the applicant obtained a divorce in Bahrain, they must submit a copy of either:
- the final irrevocable divorce; or
- the final divorce judgment.
Bahrain to Canada Study Permit
Applicants from Bahrain must follow the Abu Dhabi Visa Office Instructions in addition to the standard Canada study permit requirements. These country-specific instructions explain the additional documents and information that may be required for applicants from Bahrain.
The requirements cover passport validity and blank-page rules, proof of Gulf residence status where applicable, financial evidence and the source of available funds, third-party financial support, scholarship or award documentation, proof of tuition payment, and a one-page study plan.
Required Forms
Bahrain study permit applicants must follow the Abu Dhabi Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for study permits.
Country-specific checklist and locally listed forms include:
- Abu Dhabi Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5814
- Schedule 1: Application for Temporary Residence — IMM 5257 SCH1, only if the applicant answered “yes” to any background information questions on the application form
Passport Documents
Bahrain study permit applicants must provide passport documents as listed by the Abu Dhabi visa office.
Each person travelling, including children, must have their own passport.
The passport must have:
- at least one blank page
- validity for at least one month from the date the applicant intends to leave Canada
If the applicant does not want to submit the original passport for the full processing period, they must provide a photocopy of the complete passport pages.
Residence Visa
Applicants must provide a copy of their most recent Gulf residence visa if it is not affixed to their valid passport.
This requirement applies where the applicant’s Gulf residence visa is separate from the passport being submitted with the application.
Financial Documents
Bahrain study permit applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses for at least one year in Canada.
Applicants must also provide supporting documents showing a reliable source of funds that can be converted to Canadian dollars.
Relevant financial documents may include:
- a letter of undertaking and financial documents from a parent or sponsor
- an official scholarship or financial award letter
- investments
- income from rental properties
- bank statements covering several months
If tuition has already been paid, the applicant must provide proof of payment.
If the applicant receives a scholarship or award related to the study program, they must include the related scholarship or award documents.
If someone other than the applicant’s parents is providing financial support, the applicant must include:
- details of how the studies will be funded
- the applicant’s relationship to the person or institution providing the funding
- a detailed explanation of why that person or institution is providing financial support
- evidence of the sponsor’s financial ability to fund the education
Study Plan
Bahrain applicants must provide a one-page study plan.
The study plan should explain:
- why the applicant wants to study in Canada in the accepted program
- the applicant’s overall educational goal
- why the applicant is not pursuing a similar program in the country of residence or citizenship
- what research the applicant has done into studies in the country of residence or citizenship
- how the program will improve employment opportunities in the country of residence or citizenship
- what ties the applicant has to the country of residence or citizenship
The study plan should also include details of the applicant’s education history, including dates, school name and address, course taken, qualification, degree, or certificate awarded.
Bahrain to Canada Visitor Visa
Applicants applying for a Canada visitor visa from Bahrain must follow the Abu Dhabi visa office instructions for local document requirements. These instructions are listed in the Abu Dhabi Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5853, which is used together with the standard Canada visitor visa checklist.
For Bahrain applicants, IMM 5853 focuses on passport and Gulf residence visa documents, proof of funds, financial support from another person where applicable, business or self-employment documents, information about the proposed stay in Canada, proof of current studies where applicable, and documents for minors travelling alone or with one parent.
Required Forms
Bahrain visitor visa applicants must follow the Abu Dhabi Visa Office Additional Document Checklist for temporary resident visas.
Country-specific checklist and locally listed form include:
- Abu Dhabi Visa Office Additional Document Checklist — IMM 5853
- Schedule 1: Application for Temporary Residence — IMM 5257 SCH1, only if the applicant answered “yes” to any background information questions on the application form
IMM 5853 is used together with the standard Document Checklist for a Temporary Resident Visa — IMM 5484.
Documents that are not in English or French must be accompanied by a certified translation.
Passport and Residence Visa
Bahrain applicants must provide a valid passport or travel document.
Each person travelling, including children, must have their own passport.
The passport must:
- have at least one blank page
- be valid for at least one month from the date the applicant plans to leave Canada
If the processing time for the application category exceeds two weeks, submitting the original passport with the application is optional.
Applicants must also provide a copy of their most recent Gulf residence visa if it is not affixed to their valid passport.
Financial Documents
Bahrain visitor visa applicants must provide proof of sufficient financial support to cover the expenses for the duration of their visit.
Applicants should provide:
- copies of bank statements or a bank book covering the previous three months
- additional relevant financial documents, such as an employment letter, pay slips, proof of pension, business registration documents, or investments
If someone else is paying for the trip, the applicant must provide:
- a signed letter from the person paying for the trip explaining how they are related to the applicant
- a photocopy of that person’s passport or other official photo identification
- a bank certificate showing that the person has sufficient funds
These documents must be dated within three months of the date the application is submitted.
If the applicant is travelling for business, letters from the employer and the host company in Canada must explain the purpose of the visit and indicate who will pay the travel costs.
If the applicant is self-employed or owns a business, they must provide:
- a copy of the company trade licence showing its expiry date and the number of shareholders
- an English or French translation of the trade licence
- personal bank statements covering the previous three months
Applicants may also provide any other relevant documents they wish to submit in support of the application.
Proposed Stay in Canada
Bahrain applicants must provide information about their proposed stay in Canada.
Applicants should provide:
- an invitation letter and documents related to their host in Canada
- registrations for events or programs they plan to attend
Where applicable, applicants may also provide:
- a proposed flight itinerary
- hotel reservations
- proof of travel insurance
These documents help support the purpose and arrangements of the proposed visit to Canada.
Students and Minor Travellers
Applicants who are currently studying must provide an official document confirming their registration as a student at an academic institution.
For minors travelling alone or with only one parent, applicants must provide:
- proof of custody or a consent letter from the non-accompanying parent
- a copy of the non-accompanying parent’s civil identity document showing their signature
These requirements apply only where relevant to the applicant’s circumstances.
