🇧🇹 Bhutan visa requirements for Turkish citizens
Turkish citizens need an e-visa for Bhutan, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Turkey passport holders
Before traveling to Bhutan, Turkish citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Bhutan government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
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 Turkish passport ranks #81 worldwide, opening 115 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (69 visa-free, 41 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Bhutan is not among them — it is one of the 60 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Bhutanese citizens traveling to Turkey face a different rule: visa required.
Across Southern Asia as a whole, 6 of 9 destinations are open to Turkish 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 Turkish citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Turkish citizens need an e-visa for Bhutan, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Turkish citizens apply online for entry to Bhutan?
Yes. Bhutan offers an online e-visa for Turkey passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
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: e-Visa for Turkish 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.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.