Nepal
Bhutan
Bhutan visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
Nepali 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 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
For the tourist visa, Bhutan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40, and applications are made on 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 Nepal
Bhutan has no embassy or consulate in Nepal on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Nepal
BhutanNepal Visa on arrival Nepal 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.
Nepali 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nepali citizens can stay in Bhutan
How long Nepali citizens may stay in Bhutan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nepali citizens apply
The e-Visa for Bhutan is applied for online on its official government portal; Nepali citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bhutan’s neighbours for Nepali citizens
India admits Nepali citizens visa-free. China requires Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Nepal
Bhutanese citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Nepali citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Bhutan in Nepal?
No. Bhutan has no embassy in Nepal.
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 Nepal?
Bhutanese citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
Can Nepali citizens enter Bhutan visa-free?
No; Nepali 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.