🇧🇹 Bhutan visa requirements for Maldivan citizens
No visa needed — Maldivan citizens can stay in Bhutan visa-free for up to 14 days.
Entry rules for Maldives passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Maldives 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 Maldivan passport ranks #103 worldwide, opening 86 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (53 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). Bhutan is one of them.
In the other direction, Bhutanese citizens traveling to Maldives face a different rule: visa on arrival.
Across Southern Asia as a whole, 7 of 8 destinations are open to Maldivan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Bhutan
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Currency
- Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.)
- Languages
- Dzongkha
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Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
No visa needed — Maldivan citizens can stay in Bhutan visa-free for up to 14 days.
How long can Maldivan citizens stay in Bhutan without a visa?
Maldivan citizens can stay in Bhutan for up to 14 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Bhutan?
The currency in Bhutan is the Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.). The capital city is Thimphu.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 14 days for Maldivan citizens traveling to Bhutan. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Bhutan embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for Maldivan passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.