Asia
Bhutan
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Population
- 796,682
- Currency
- Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
- Calling code
- +975
- Languages
- Dzongkha
- 6missions
- 2embassies
- 2consulates
- 2honorary consulates
Bhutan
Embassies and consulates in Bhutan
embassies in Thimphu
Diplomatic missions from 5 countries are based in Bhutan, 6 missions in all (2 embassies, 2 consulates and 2 honorary consulates). All 2 embassies are in the capital, Thimphu. Consulates are also found in Phuntsholing.
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All missions in Bhutan
Other cities in Bhutan
- 5
- 1
Outside Thimphu, Phuntsholing has 1 foreign mission.
By country
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Bangladesh 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 honorary consulate1 -
India 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Poland 1 honorary consulate1 -
Thailand 1 consulate1
Visa rules for Bhutan
Bhutan visa guide · 9 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 3 can enter visa-free and 195 need an e-Visa for Bhutan.
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of Bhutan
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 574 | 494 |
| Student (F, M) | 137 | 77 |
| Exchange (J) | 32 | 24 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 27 | 44 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 4 | 5 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 133 | 128 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 10 | 14 |
| Total | 917 | 786 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 49.5% | 56.0% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 786 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Bhutan, the 168th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 63%, diplomatic and official visas 16% and student visas 10%. That is 14% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (917).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Bhutan received 119, 72% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 56.0% for citizens of Bhutan in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 49.5%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Bhutan’s own missions abroad
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5 - 3
- 1
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1 - 1
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1
Bhutan’s embassies abroad (13)
Bhutan itself has 13 missions abroad, in 7 countries. Its largest networks are in Australia (5) and Germany (3).
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 2 embassies are in the capital, Thimphu. India has the most missions in Bhutan, 2.
Travel advice for Bhutan
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Bhutan: the US State Department rates Bhutan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Bhutan (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bhutan (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Bhutan?
India, with 2 missions.
Do I need a visa for Bhutan?
Of 198 passports, 3 can enter visa-free and 195 need an e-Visa for Bhutan; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.