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Bhutan passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Bhutan passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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17Visa-free
47eVisa
33Visa on arrival
101Visa required

Bhutan passport at a glance

With a Bhutan passport you can enter 17 destinations visa-free and 33 with a visa on arrival, so 50 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 47 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 101 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Bhutan

Do Bhutan passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Bhutan passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaVisa-free
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Bhutan passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2162016
Asia7111715
Europe00342
North America52511
Oceania1328
South America2109

Longest visa-free stays

Where Bhutan passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 17
eVisa 47
Visa on arrival 33
Visa required 101

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Bhutan passport holders visit without a visa?

Bhutan passport holders can visit 17 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Seychelles, Barbados, Colombia and others. Adding the 33 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 50 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Bhutan passport holders?

33 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Bhutan passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Bhutan passport holders travel with an eVisa?

47 destinations let Bhutan passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Bhutan passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Bhutan passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Bhutan passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Bhutan passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Bhutan passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Bhutan passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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