Netherlands
Bhutan
Bhutan visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Bhutanese missions in the Netherlands
- Honorary Consulate of Bhutan in The Hague
Koningin Marialaan 176, 2595GE 's-Gravenhage
Bhutan has 1 mission in the Netherlands. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: The Hague.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to the Netherlands
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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.
Before travelling from the Netherlands 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Dutch citizens can stay in Bhutan
How long Dutch citizens may stay in Bhutan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Dutch citizens apply
The e-Visa for Bhutan is applied for online on its official government portal; Dutch citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bhutan’s neighbours for Dutch citizens
China admits Dutch citizens visa-free.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to the Netherlands
Bhutanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Bhutan in the Netherlands?
No. Bhutan has no embassy in the Netherlands, only honorary consulates in The Hague.
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 the Netherlands?
Bhutanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Can Dutch citizens enter Bhutan visa-free?
No; Dutch 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.