Maldives passport → Bhutan
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Visa on arrival
Maldivan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bhutan. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (14 days).
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
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
- MaldivesVisa on arrival
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 Maldivan passport holders
- BangladeshVisa-free90 days
- IndiaVisa-free90 days
- PakistanVisa-free90 days
- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
IraneVisa
Common questions
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Maldivan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Bhutan. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Maldivan citizens stay in Bhutan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
How many countries can Maldivan citizens visit without a visa?
84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Maldives passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.