Bhutan
Germany
Germany visa for Bhutanese citizens
Entry requirement
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at india.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Bhutan
- Embassy of Germany in New Delhi1,228 km
Shanti Path 6/50-G, 110021 Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Germany has 1 mission in Bhutan. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Thimphu.
Germany looks after Bhutan from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in New Delhi, India (1,228 km from Thimphu) as the responsible post. Germany sets which of its missions takes applications from Bhutan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
German citizens travelling to Bhutan
GermanyBhutan e-Visa Bhutan visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Bhutanese citizens planning a trip to Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Bhutanese citizens can stay in Germany
How long Bhutanese citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bhutanese citizens apply
Germany has no embassy or career consulate in Bhutan, and its honorary consulate in Thimphu normally does not issue visas. Bhutanese citizens apply through a mission of Germany accredited to Bhutan from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Germany for visas; the official visa portal of Germany names the right place.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Bhutanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Bhutanese citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Bhutanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Bhutan
Bhutan requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Germany in Bhutan?
No. Germany has no embassy in Bhutan, only honorary consulates in Thimphu. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in New Delhi, India for Bhutan.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Bhutan requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Bhutanese citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.