Bhutan passport → India
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for India?
Visa-free entry
Bhutanese passport holders can visit India without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
India at a glance
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR)
- Languages
- Hindi, English, and 20 other scheduled languages
- Calling code
- +91
- Region
- Southern Asia
India for other passports
- BhutanVisa-free
United StateseVisa30 days
United KingdomeVisa30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepalVisa-free
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
CanadaeVisa30 days
Nearby in Southern Asia for Bhutanese passport holders
- BangladeshVisa-free90 days
IranVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa- PakistaneVisa30 days
Common questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for India?
Bhutanese passport holders can visit India without a visa.
How long can Bhutanese citizens stay in India?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Bhutanese citizens get a visa on arrival in India?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Bhutanese citizens visit without a visa?
49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Bhutan passport ranks #78 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Bhutanese citizens (edited 5 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of India before you travel.