Bhutan
India
India visa for Bhutanese citizens
Entry requirement
India admits Bhutanese citizens without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembthimphu.gov.in
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Indian citizens travelling to Bhutan
IndiaBhutan Visa-free, 14 days Bhutan visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Bhutan to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bhutanese citizens can stay in India
No maximum stay in India is given in the data for Bhutanese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
India’s neighbours for Bhutanese citizens
Bangladesh admits Bhutanese citizens visa-free. China requires Bhutanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Bhutan
Indian citizens do not need a visa for Bhutan: stays of up to 14 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Bhutan and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for India?
India admits Bhutanese citizens without a visa.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Indian citizens do not need a visa for Bhutan: stays of up to 14 days are visa-free.
Can Bhutanese citizens enter India visa-free?
Yes, Bhutanese citizens can enter India without a visa.
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.