Bhutanese visa for Indian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Indian passport holders visiting Bhutan for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Indian citizens to enter Bhutan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Bhutan e-visa for Indian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Bhutan visa on arrival for Indian citizens | Not Available | |
Bhutan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Indian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Bhutan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Bhutan.
If you are looking for Bhutan visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from India, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Bhutan nearest your place of residence.
- New Delhi: The Embassy of Bhutan in New Delhi, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 27 minutes)
- Guwahati: The Consulate General of Bhutan in Guwahati, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 27 minutes)
- Kolkata: The Consulate General of Bhutan in Kolkata, India (Working hours: Close now. Open in 9 hours 27 minutes)
Bhutan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Bhutan diplomatic mission offices to India for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from India traveling to Bhutan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (India) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 181,388 | N/A |
| 2009 | 171,023 | -5.71% |
| 2010 | 176,206 | 3.03% |
| 2011 | 174,478 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 177,933 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 11,550 | -93.51% |
| 2014 | 181,388 | 1470.46% |
| 2015 | 25,380 | -86.01% |
| 2016 | 56,210 | 121.47% |
| 2017 | 172,751 | 207.33% |
| 2018 | 181,388 | 5.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Bhutan & India comparison
Bhutan's area is approximately 38,117 km2 (14,717 sq mi), while the area of India is approximately 2,973,190 km2 (1,147,954 sq mi). This means India is 78.00 times bigger than Bhutan.
As of October 2025, Bhutan's population is ~814818 people - 1,447,499,784 fewer people than the population of India.
We have highlighted Bhutan & India’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Bhutan | India | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 814,818 | 1,448,314,602 | 1.4 billion fewer people live in Bhutan than India |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 9 | 186 | Bhutan has 177 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with India. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 15 | 28 | Bhutan passport holders visit 13 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 8 | 466 | Bhutanese hosts 458 fewer foreign missions than India. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from India travel to Bhutan in one year?
The number of visitors from India visiting Bhutan in 2018 was approximately 181,388.
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