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Bhutan visa requirements by passport

3 passports can enter Bhutan visa-free or with a visa on arrival, 195 need an online ETA or e-Visa, and 0 need a visa issued before travel.

MRBy Muddassar Raza, Visa and Trips / MERN SolutionsLast updated

Capital
Thimphu
Currency
Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN)
Languages
Dzongkha
Region
Southern Asia

Visa-free (3 passports)

No visa needed for a tourist visit. Bring a valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.

e-Visa required (195 passports)

Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.

Bhutan entry rules: common questions

Checked against official government sources on 23 Oct 2026.

Who needs a visa for Bhutan?

3 passports can enter Bhutan visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 195 need an ETA, e-Visa or embassy visa before travel. Pick your passport on this page for the exact rule.

How much does a Bhutan visa or travel authorisation cost?

Sustainable Development Fee: US$100 per adult per night (to 31 Aug 2027). Tourist visa: US$40 (one-time). Fees are set by the government and can change; the official source is linked on this page.

Official sources

Important, private service

Visa and Trips is a private visa-assistance service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government or embassy. Prices are all-in totals that include government fees where applicable and our service fee. Approval decisions are made solely by the relevant authorities.

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