United Arab Emirates
Bhutan
Bhutan visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Bhutan requires a visa from Emirati citizens, available 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 United Arab Emirates
Bhutan has no embassy or consulate in United Arab Emirates on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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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 United Arab Emirates 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 Emirati citizens can stay in Bhutan
How long Emirati citizens may stay in Bhutan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Emirati citizens apply
The e-Visa for Bhutan is applied for online on its official government portal; Emirati citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bhutan’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
China admits Emirati citizens visa-free.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Bhutanese citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Bhutan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Bhutan requires a visa from Emirati citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Bhutan in the United Arab Emirates?
No. Bhutan has no embassy in the United Arab Emirates.
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 United Arab Emirates?
Bhutanese citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Can Emirati citizens enter Bhutan visa-free?
No; Emirati 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.