Bhutan

Kingdom of Bhutan

Southern AsiaThimphuBT · BTN

At a glance

Currency
Bhutanese Ngultrum
BTN · Nu.
Languages
Dzongkha
dzo
Calling code
+975
Area
38,394 km²
newDaylight today12h 05m↑ 05:50 · ↓ 17:56
Entry & visa

Bhutan visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Bhutan depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities
3
Visa-free
nationalities
195
Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA
nationalities
0
Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Bhutan, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

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Do you need a visa for Bhutan?

Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Bhutan — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 3 countries can currently enter Bhutan visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

Power & plugs

Bhutan runs on 230V with plug types C, D, F, G. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.

Type C
Two round pins
Type D
Three large round pins
Type F
Two round pins + ground clips
Type G
Three rectangular pins

Bhutan uses 3 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.

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Location

27.5° N, 90.5° EOpen in Maps
Borders 2 countries

Light & dark

Thimphu swings from 10-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 17:56.

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