Bhutan Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 96 destinations open to Bhutan passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Bhutan passport holders can currently enter 18 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 33 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 45. An embassy visa is still required for 101 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
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Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Bangladesh90 days
Barbados90 days
Colombia90 days
Dominica21 days
Ecuador90 days
Gambia90 days
Haiti90 days
Hong Kong14 days
India
Ivory CoasteTA
KenyaeTA
Micronesia30 days
Panama90 days
Philippines30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Thailand30 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Jordan
Kuwait
Laos
Lebanon
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Nepal
Nicaragua
Palau
Rwanda
Saint Lucia
Samoa
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Zambia
ZimbabweA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Australia
Bahamas
Bahrain
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Cuba
DR Congo
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
Guinea
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Libya
Moldova
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Qatar
Russia
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sao Tome and Principe
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Korea
South Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Togo
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
VietnamApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Eritrea
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Latvia
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Bhutan Passport
Bhutan's passport falls in the lower tier, ranking 60th by mobility. Holders can enter 18 destinations without a visa, and the total climbs to 96 once eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa options are included. Asia and North America are the leading regions with six and five visa-free destinations, while Oceania offers only a single one. Visa-free travel exists, but it is thin outside a few regions.
For key destinations, Singapore is visa-free, while Australia and the United Arab Emirates can be entered with an e-Visa. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan, China and Brazil all require a visa before departure. Because most major markets involve advance applications, a second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 82 destinations, a substantial change in everyday travel options.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Bhutan passport holders can enter 18 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 0
Asia 6
Africa 4
Oceania 1
How Bhutan Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | #59 | 97 | 26 |
| Niger | #59 | 97 | 31 |
| Turkmenistan | #59 | 97 | 16 |
| Vietnam | #59 | 97 | 27 |
| Zimbabwe | #59 | 97 | 37 |
 Bhutan | #60 | 96 | 18 |
| Angola | #61 | 95 | 25 |
| Egypt | #61 | 95 | 20 |
| Equatorial Guinea | #61 | 95 | 23 |
| Mali | #61 | 95 | 32 |
| Cameroon | #62 | 94 | 22 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 87 more destinations than the Bhutan passport.
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Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that Bhutan passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Bhutan passport holders visit without a visa?
Bhutan passport holders can visit 18 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 33 with a visa on arrival and 45 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 96 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Bhutan passport ranking?
The Bhutan passport ranks #60 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, with a mobility score of 96. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Bhutan passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Bhutan passport holders?
33 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Bhutan passport holders: Egypt, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Iran and 23 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Bhutan passport holders?
Bhutan passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 101 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, China, New Zealand and 93 more.
How can a Bhutan passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Bhutan passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+82 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+74 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+69 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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