United Arab Emirates passport → Bhutan
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
eVisa (apply online)
Emirati passport holders need an eVisa for Bhutan. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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 Emirati passport holders
IranVisa-free15 days- PakistanVisa-free90 days
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
- IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
Common questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Emirati passport holders need an eVisa for Bhutan. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Bhutan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Emirati citizens get a visa on arrival in Bhutan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Emirati citizens visit without a visa?
172 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Arab Emirates passport ranks #1 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.