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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for Bhutan 🇧🇹?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Bhutan at a glance

Capital: Thimphu · Currency: Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN, Nu.); Indian rupee (INR, ₹) · Official languages: Dzongkha · Calling code: +975

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.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in the Gambia (G) works with sockets in Bhutan.

More about entering Bhutan →

Easier destinations near Bhutan for Gambian passport holders

• 🇧🇩 Bangladesh — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇵🇰 Pakistan — ETA required
• 🇮🇷 Iran — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇻 Maldives — Visa on arrival
• 🇳🇵 Nepal — Visa on arrival
• 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — Visa on arrival
• 🇦🇫 Afghanistan — e-Visa
• 🇮🇳 India — e-Visa

The other way round

🇧🇹 Bhutanese passport holders visiting the Gambia: Bhutanese passport holders can visit the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days.

The Gambian passport at a glance

All destinations for Gambia passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Bhutan →

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