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🇧🇹 Who needs a visa for Bhutan?

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Bhutan: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 20 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

World map: which passports can enter Bhutan visa-free, with an ETA, e-Visa, visa on arrival or with a visa

Travel essentials for Bhutan

CapitalThimphu
CurrencyBhutanese ngultrum (BTN, Nu.); Indian rupee (INR, ₹)
Official languagesDzongkha
Calling code+975
Plugs and voltagetype C, D, F, G, M · 230 V
Internet domain.bt

Neighbouring countries: 🇨🇳 China, 🇮🇳 India

Visa requirements by passport

Entry requirements for Bhutan by passport, grouped from visa-free to visa required. Data updated September 2026; confirm with an embassy of Bhutan before you travel.

Visa-free (2)

Visa on arrival (1)

e-Visa (194)

Visa required (1)