🇧🇹 Bhutan visa requirements for Indian citizens

Entry rules for India passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from India can travel to Bhutan for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 14 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 14-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Bhutan, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Bhutan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Indian passport ranks #146 worldwide, opening 58 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (27 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Bhutan is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Bhutanese citizens traveling to India face the same requirement (visa-free).

Across Southern Asia as a whole, 5 of 8 destinations are open to Indian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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