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Bhutan visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Bhutan? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Southern Asia | Continent: Asia

Bhutan flag
3Visa-free
195eVisa
0Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Bhutan entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 3 can enter Bhutan visa-free (most commonly for up to 14 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 195 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

3 of 198 passports can travel to Bhutan without arranging anything before departure.

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Bhutan entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Bhutan
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaVisa-free (14 days)
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BrazileVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Bhutan visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Bhutan.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa00540
Asia30470
Europe00450
North America00230
Oceania00140
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 3
eVisa 195

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Bhutan?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 3 can enter visa-free and 195 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Bhutan without a visa?

3 passports have visa-free access to Bhutan, including Maldives, India and Bangladesh. The most common visa-free stay is 14 days.

Does Bhutan offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Bhutan. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Bhutan eVisa online?

195 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Bhutan. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Bhutan?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 3 can enter Bhutan visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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