Maldives
Bhutan
Bhutan visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Maldivian citizens do not need a visa for Bhutan: stays of up to 14 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 14 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bhutanese citizens travelling to the Maldives
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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.
Maldivian citizens planning a trip to Bhutan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Maldivian citizens can stay in Bhutan
Maldivian citizens may stay in Bhutan for up to 14 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bhutan.
Bhutan’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
China and India admit Maldivian citizens visa-free.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to the Maldives
The Maldives issues Bhutanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Maldivian citizens do not need a visa for Bhutan: stays of up to 14 days are visa-free.
How long can Maldivian citizens stay in Bhutan?
Maldivian citizens can stay in Bhutan for up to 14 days.
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
The Maldives issues Bhutanese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Bhutan visa-free?
Yes, Maldivian citizens can enter Bhutan without a visa and stay for up to 14 days.
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.