India passport → Bhutan
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Visa-free entry14 days
Indian passport holders can visit Bhutan without a visa for up to 14 days.
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.
Bhutan at a glance
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Currency
- Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN), Indian rupee (INR)
- Languages
- Dzongkha
- Calling code
- +975
- Region
- Southern Asia
BT27.5°N · 90.5°EPhoto: shrimpo1967 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBhutan for other passports
- IndiaVisa-free14 days
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa on arrival
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Asia for Indian passport holders
MaldivesVisa-free90 days- NepalVisa-free
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
IraneVisa- BangladeshVisa required
- PakistanVisa required
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Indian passport holders can visit Bhutan without a visa for up to 14 days.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Bhutan?
Up to 14 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Bhutan?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Indian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Bhutan before you travel.