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