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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

Flag of BhutanBhutanese Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Bhutan Passport Holders Travel?

Bhutan passport holders can visit 17 countries without a visa, 2 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Bhutan passport #177 of 199.

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17
Visa-free destinations
2
With unlimited stay
15
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (9 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Bhutan

Below is the full list of countries that Bhutan citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Bhutan passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of BangladeshBangladesh Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 90 days
Flag of ColombiaColombia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of EcuadorEcuador Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Hong KongHong Kong Visa-free 14 days
Flag of IndiaIndia Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of PalestinePalestine Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of PanamaPanama Visa-free 90 days
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of ThailandThailand Visa-free 60 days

Unlimited stay countries for Bhutan passport

2 countries let Bhutan passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of IndiaIndia
  • Flag of PalestinePalestine

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Bhutan citizens

Holders of a Bhutan passport can travel to 17 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 2 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 15 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 33 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 3 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Bhutan citizens can reach 53 countries without a classic visa application. A further 45 countries offer an eVisa, and 100 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Bangladesh, Barbados, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador and Gambia, among many others.

Where can Bhutan citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Bhutan passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (2 countries)

India and Palestine

90 days (3 months) (9 countries)

Bangladesh, Barbados, Colombia, Ecuador, Gambia, Haiti, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Seychelles

60 days (2 months) (1 country)

Thailand

30 days (1 month) (3 countries)

Micronesia, Philippines and Singapore

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

14 days (2 weeks) (1 country)

Hong Kong

Key takeaways for Bhutan passport holders

With 17 visa-free destinations, the Bhutan passport ranks #177 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Bhutan citizens

How many countries can Bhutan passport holders visit without a visa?

Bhutan passport holders can visit 17 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 2 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 15 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (33) and electronic travel authorisations (3), Bhutan citizens can enter 53 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Bhutan citizens?

2 countries let Bhutan passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: India and Palestine.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Bhutan passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 9 countries, including Bangladesh, Barbados, Colombia, Ecuador, Gambia, Haiti, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Seychelles.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Bhutan citizens?

Apart from the 2 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 90 days (3 months), available in Bangladesh, Barbados, Colombia, Ecuador, Gambia, Haiti, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Seychelles.

Where is the Bhutan passport ranked?

With 17 visa-free destinations the Bhutan passport ranks #177 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Bhutan passport holders: 17 visa-free, 33 visa on arrival, 3 eTA and 45 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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