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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Does an Ivorian need a visa for Bhutan ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡น?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Ivorian passport holders need a visa for Bhutan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ivorian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Bhutan or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

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 ยท Currency: Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN, Nu.); Indian rupee (INR, โ‚น) ยท Official languages: Dzongkha ยท 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 Ivory Coast (C, E) works with sockets in Bhutan.

More about entering Bhutan โ†’

Easier destinations near Bhutan for Ivorian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡น Bhutanese passport holders visiting Ivory Coast: Bhutanese passport holders do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.

The Ivorian passport at a glance

30visa-free
1ETA
21visa on arrival
48e-Visa
98visa required

All destinations for Ivory Coast passport holders โ†’ ยท Who needs a visa for Bhutan โ†’

Questions

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?

Ivorian passport holders need a visa for Bhutan, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does a Bhutanese need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Bhutanese passport holders do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.