BhutanItaly

Italy visa for Bhutanese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Bhutanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Italy visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90

All visa types for Italy

Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where to apply in Bhutan

Italy has no embassy or consulate in Bhutan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Italian citizens travelling to Bhutan

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Travel advice for Italy

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

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 Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Bhutanese citizens can stay in Italy

How long Bhutanese citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bhutanese citizens apply

Italy has no embassy or career consulate in Bhutan. Bhutanese citizens apply through a mission of Italy accredited to Bhutan from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.

Italy and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Bhutanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.

Italy’s neighbours for Bhutanese citizens

Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Bhutanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Italian citizens travelling to Bhutan

Italian citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Italy?

Bhutanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.

Is there an embassy of Italy in Bhutan?

No. Italy has no embassy in Bhutan.

How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?

Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?

Italian citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Bhutanese citizens enter Italy visa-free?

No; Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.