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Bhutan
Bhutan visa for Irish citizens
Entry requirement
Irish citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Bhutan visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Ireland
Bhutan has no embassy or consulate in Ireland on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Ireland
BhutanIreland Visa required Ireland 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.
For a trip from Ireland 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 Irish citizens can stay in Bhutan
How long Irish citizens may stay in Bhutan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Irish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Bhutan is applied for online on its official government portal; Irish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bhutan’s neighbours for Irish citizens
China admits Irish citizens visa-free.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Ireland
Ireland requires Bhutanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Irish citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Bhutan in Ireland?
No. Bhutan has no embassy in Ireland.
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 Ireland?
Ireland requires Bhutanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Irish citizens enter Bhutan visa-free?
No; Irish citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan.
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.