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Bhutan visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Bhutan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Bhutan visa?
Tourist e-visa with Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days from the date of entry
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Reviewed within five working days of a complete application
Bhutan’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immi.gov.bt. Processing time, as Bhutan states it: Reviewed within five working days of a complete application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days from the date of entry.
Bhutanese missions in Germany
- Honorary Consulate of Bhutan in Stuttgart
Bahnhofsplatz 4, 74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen
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- Honorary Consulate of Bhutan in Essen
Fischerstraße 2-4, 45128 Essen
All missions of Bhutan in Germany
Bhutan has 3 missions in Germany. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Stuttgart, Potsdam and Essen.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Germany
BhutanGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Bhutan
Travel advice for Bhutan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Before travelling from Germany to Bhutan, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long German citizens can stay in Bhutan
How long German citizens may stay in Bhutan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How German citizens apply
The e-Visa for Bhutan is applied for online on its official government portal; German citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bhutan’s neighbours for German citizens
China admits German citizens visa-free.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Germany
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
German citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Bhutan in Germany?
No. Bhutan has no embassy in Germany, only honorary consulates in Stuttgart, Potsdam and Essen.
How much does the Bhutan tourist visa cost?
Bhutan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Reviewed within five working days of a complete application.
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Can German citizens enter Bhutan visa-free?
No; German citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan.
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.