Iran
Bhutan
Bhutan visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where to apply in Iran
Bhutan has no embassy or consulate in Iran on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Iran
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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.
For a trip from Iran to Bhutan, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Bhutan
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Bhutan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Bhutan is applied for online on its official government portal; Iranian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bhutan’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
China and India require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Iran
Bhutanese citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Iranian citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Bhutan in Iran?
No. Bhutan has no embassy in Iran.
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 Iran?
Bhutanese citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Bhutan visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.