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Bhutan visa requirements for Maldives citizens (2026)

Visa-free · up to 14 days. No. Maldives passport holders do not need a visa for Bhutan for tourism and can stay up to 14 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free for up to 14 days, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Bhutan entry requirements for Maldives citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
14 days

What to bring to Bhutan

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

Official fees

ItemOfficial fee
Sustainable Development FeeUS$100 per adult per night (to 31 Aug 2027)
Tourist visaUS$40 (one-time)

Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.

Bhutan at a glance for travellers

  • 3 of 198 passports can enter Bhutan without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Maldives passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 80 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesVisit Bhutan (Dept of Immigration): FAQ23 Oct 2026
Official portalBhutan Department of Immigration – Visit Bhutan23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Bhutan entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Bhutan?

No. Maldives passport holders do not need a visa for Bhutan for tourism and can stay up to 14 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

How long can Maldives passport holders stay in Bhutan?

Up to 14 days per visit for tourism without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

What documents do Maldives passport holders need for Bhutan?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do Maldives passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Bhutan?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.