Bhutanese travellers may refer to the following links against each country for visa procedure and requirement of documents to process visa and kindly note the following:
- The visa application and other required documents to be sent to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Dhaka should be accompanied by a letter issued by the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Dhaka, to facilitate visa processing.
- Bhutanese travellers must submit an application to the Consular Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Bhutan, for assistance in facilitating visa processing. The Division will accordingly inform the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Dhaka.
Bhutanese travellers applying for Schengen visa would have to go in person to submit biometrics at the time of visa application with effect from November 2015. The Schengen visas for the countries such as Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Belgium, France, Norway, the Czech Republic, and Iceland are processed at VFS, Thimphu (Office#17176868). Applicants are also encouraged to visit this site which contains common information for Schengen visas https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/deu/common-information.
Transit visa requirements in Schengen States Bhutanese holding diplomatic/official/ordinary passports do not require transit visas for Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, and Switzerland provided that they do not exit the international transit area at the airports. However, all Bhutanese require transit visas for the remaining Schengen states irrespective of the layover period, international transit area, and passport type. It is advisable for Bhutanese to transit from the Middle East and Asia where there are no transit visa requirements. |
Bhutanese travellers are encouraged to also refer to the information on the following link to travel to different countries https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/travel-documents-issued-third-countries-and-territorial-entities-part-i_en
The Royal Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi only processes visas for Bhutanese Officials travelling abroad for official business.
- The visa application and other required documents should be accompanied by a letter issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Bhutan, instructing RBE, New Delhi, to facilitate visa processing.
- The visa application and other required documents must reach RBE, New Delhi, THREE WEEKS in advance before the travel date in order to obtain a visa on time.
- RBE does not take responsibility if visas are not obtained on time due to non-timely submission or non-provision of required documents to process visas.
- The passport and visa application documents have to be sent through the Diplomatic Bag of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade and passports will be returned through the same channel after visas are obtained from concerned missions in New Delhi.
- Kindly note that the visa application documents sent by hand or other courier services will not be accepted.
- The following is the schedule of the Diplomatic Bag:
From MFA, Thimphu:
- Tuesday –Diplomatic Bag arrives at RBE on Wednesday
- Friday – Diplomatic Bag arrives at RBE on Saturday
From RBE, New Delhi:
- Wednesday – Diplomatic Bag arrives in Thimphu on Friday
- Saturday- Diplomatic Bag arrives in Thimphu on Tuesday
Sl No. | Country | Website: | Remarks and Note |
1 | Afghanistan | http://newdelhi.mfa.af/ | |
2 | Argentina: | http://eindi.mrecic.gov.ar/en/content/information-concerning
-visas-fees-application-form-general-considerations-and-specific-requi |
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3 | Australia | https://india.embassy.gov.au/ndli/Visas_and_Migration.html | For Official and Diplomatic Passport holders traveling to Australia for official purposes, the application (online) must be accompanied by an official Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade.
For system-related (technical) issues: Applicants are advised to raise a request themselves directly with the ImmiAccount Technical Support Team (ImmiAccount Technical Support Form). For client related issues: Applicants are advised to submit a request via the Australian Immigration Enquiry Form at Australian Immigration Enquiry Form (homeaffairs.gov.au) |
4 | Austria | http://www.bmeia.gv.at/botschaft/new-delhi/ratgeber/reisen-nach-oesterreich.html | Note: Visas are processed in Thimphu, Bhutan, through Etho Metho VFS.
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5 | Belgium
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http://india.diplomatie.belgium.be/en/travel-to-belgium OR http://mfa.gov.kz/en/delhihttp://www.vfsglobal.com/belgium/india |
Visas are processed in Thimphu, Bhutan, through Etho Metho VFS.
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6 | Brazil
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http://novadelhi.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/documents_list.xml#BUSINESS VISA | Note: Visa Application Form has to be filled up online. |
7 | Cambodia | http://www.sticholidays.com/sticholidays/packages/visa-info.php?pkgID=804 | |
8 | Canada
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http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/india-inde/visa.aspx?lang=eng&menu_id=4 | Note: Visa Application Form has to be filled up online (typed) and it has to be accompanied by the Family Information Sheet |
9 | China | http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/lsfw/qz/ |
Note:
A citizen of Bhutan must have a passport and visa for India if he/she is entering India from China, Macau, Hong Kong, Pakistan and Maldives. For more information, please visit https://boi.gov.in/
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10 | Czech | http://www.mzv.cz/newdelhi/en/ko/index.html | Note: Visa can be processed in Thimphu, Bhutan, through Etho Metho VFS. |
11 | Denmark | http://indien.um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/Information- | Visas are processed in Thimphu, Bhutan, through Etho Metho VFS.
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12 | Egypt | http://www.mfa.gov.eg/english/ConsularServices/Pages/ | |
13 | Estonia | http://www.newdelhi.vm.ee/consular_information | |
14 | Fiji | http://fijihc-india.in/visa/ | |
15 | Finland
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http://www.finland.org.in/public/default.aspx?nodeid=34946&contentlan=2&culture=en-US | For Document – http://www.vfsglobal.com/Finland/India/pdf/NDE-Business-Check-2016-010516.pdf |
16 | France | http://www.ambafrance-in.org | Visas are processed in Thimphu, Bhutan, through Etho Metho VFS.
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17 | Germany | http://www.india.diplo.de/Vertretung/indien/en/06_
_Consu__Visa/Consular__Visa__ |
Visas are processed in Thimphu, Bhutan, through Etho Metho VFS.
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18 | India | https://boi.gov.in/content/bhutanese-passengers |
Note:
A citizen of Bhutan must have a passport and visa for India if he/she is entering India from China, Macau, Hong Kong, Pakistan and Maldives.
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19 | Indonesia | https://www.kemlu.go.id/newdelhi/en/pages/paspor_dan_splp/111/about-service | |
20 | Iran | Newdelhi.mfa.ir OR | Note: The Visa Application form should be typed.The applicant has to apply online at http://e_visa.mfa.ir/en/and submit the application form along with the visa application tracking code number sent to the email address that you have provided while applying online. |
21 | Israel
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http://embassies.gov.il/delhi/ConsularServices/en-info/
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Note: Visa Application Should be filled up online: http://www.israelvisa-india.com/visaformsdoc.aspxNote: Passport size photos has to be 2.5/2.5 inch with white background |
22 | Italy
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http://www.vfs-italy.co.in/delhi/allaboutvisa.html | Note: Biometric and visa application for official passport holders are received only on Tuesday and Thursday morning by the Italian Embassy. A prior appointment has to be sought from the Embassy of Italy to submit the visa application.please note that Visa Application form has to be filled online at this website http://e-applicationvisa.esteri.it The print out of complete form along with the system generated barcode have to be submitted. |
23 | Japan
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http://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/visa%20info.html
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Note: Kindly note that documents has to be submitted without staple. |
24 | Kazakhstan | http://mfa.gov.kz/en/delhi | |
25 | Kenya | www.evisa.go.ke |
Note:
Under Category 2, Bhutanese with ordinary passports, will be given a visa on application.
Under Category 3, Bhutanese with Travel Documents, must apply for a referred/prior eVisa using the following link www.evisa.go.ke before their departure to Kenya. To apply for a eVisa, the applicant must follow:
a) Click on Create an account
b) Click on Evisa Application
c) Fill the Application form
d) Pay using Visa card, Mastercard and any other debit or credit cards
e) Await approval then download and print the eVisa from your eVisa account and
f) Present your printed eVisa to the immigration officer at the port of entry.
Please kindly note that Visa application fee is not refundable and that incomplete applications shall be rejected. For more information, you may kindly contact the kenyan embassy at evisa@immigration.
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26 | Laos | http://indianembassylaos.org/eoi.php?id=Visa |
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27 | Malaysia
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https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp | Note:
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28 | Mexico
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https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/india/
Application form should be duly filled online and signed after printing it. (Visa Form should be one page printed in double side).
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Note: Ordinary passport holder needs to visit the Mexican Embassy for an interview. The applicant has to seek an appointment to attend the interview. |
29 | Mongolia | http://www.delhi.mfa.gov.mn/ | |
30 | Myanmar | http://myanmedelhi.com/visa/ |
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31 | Nepal
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https://in.nepalembassy.gov.np/ |
Note: |
32 | Netherlands | https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/ | |
33 | New Zealand
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https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/south-asia/india/new-zealand-high-commission/visas/ | Note: The visa form is not accepted if there are any mistakes or scribbles on it. The visa fees of INR 9900(Nine thousand Nine Hundred) is levied including visa center charges. Diplomatic and Official passports are exempted from paying visa fees only if the invitation is from the New Zealand Government. |
34 | Norway
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http://www.norwayemb.org.in/ | Note
Visas are processed in Thimphu, Bhutan, through Etho Metho VFS.
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35 | Poland
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http://newdelhi.mfa.gov.pl/en/consular_information/visa_information/
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Note: Visa Form has to be filled up online and a prior appointment has to be sought to submit the application. Insurance is a mandatory requirement. |
36 | Portugal
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http://www.portugal-india.com/en/content/visa-information
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Note: Form has to be filled up online. Insurance is a mandatory requirement. |
37 | Republic of Korea | https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/bd-en/brd/m_23302/view.do?seq=1&page=1 and https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/bd-en/brd/m_23302/list.do |
Note:
Bhutanese applying for a Korean Visa to kindly submit the visa documents to the Ministry (official purpose) and RBE/Dhaka (other than official purpose) three weeks prior to the proposed travel date. |
38 | Russia | http://rusembindia.com/visas-consular-services-en/visa-information
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Note: Form has to be filled up online : https://visa.kdmid.ru/PetitionChoice.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 |
39 | Qatar
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Requirement:
1. Duly filled up visa application Form(Form attached) |
Visa Form |
40 | Singapore | Kindly update: https://eservices.ica. |
Note:
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41 | Slovakia
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http://www.mzv.sk/web/dilli/formulare (Visa Application Form Should be filled up online)
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Note: The applicant needs to seek an appointment for submitting Visa application and Biometric: https://ezov.mzv.sk. Insurance is a mandatory requirement. |
42 | South Africa
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https://southafricainindia.wordpress.com/visas/
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Note: Confirmed Air tickets for all sectors is a mandatory requirement. |
43 | Spain
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http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/NUEVADELHI/en/
InformacionParaExtranjeros/Pages/inicio.aspx |
Note: Three sets of Visa applications should be submitted. |
44 | Sri Lanka
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http://www.immigration.gov.lk/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=152&Itemid=197&lang=en
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Note: 1. Official : ETA Diplomatic and Official Form 2. Entry Visa Form- B for Long- term visa along with the prior approval from Immigration Authority in Sri Lanka. 3. Tourist visa: eta.gov.lk |
45 | Switzerland
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https://www.eda.admin.ch/newdelhi | Note: 1. Diplomatic and Official Passport holders are issued visa on arrival (officials have to process Schengen visa from the respective Schengen countries if the first entrance is from other Schengen state members). For details please visit: https://www.mfa.gov.bt/?p=3295 2. For ordinary passport holders, visa is processed by VFS in Bhutan(Austrian Desk).
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46 | Sweden
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http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/New-Delhi/Visit | Visas are processed in Thimphu, Bhutan, through Etho Metho VFS.
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47 | Thailand |
https://dhaka.thaiembassy.org/en/page/59898-visa-information?menu=5d83296215e39c2540006a10 |
Thailand has reinstated its 30-day visa exemption policy, with effect from 1st April 2023, for tourists from countries entitled for visa exemption. Last October, the period of stay was extended from 30 to 45 days as part of Thailand’s efforts to stimulate tourism post-Covid pandemic. Additionally, the visa-on-arrival period, which had been extended from 15 to 30 days, has been now reverted to 15 days for countries eligible for a visa on arrival (15-day visa on arrival is non-extendable). |
48 | Turkey | Visa application form has to be filled up electronically: http://www.visa.gov.tr/ | |
49 | Vietnam
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http://www.mofa.gov.vn/vnemb.india/nr070521170031/nr070521170456/
OR |
Note: Prior Approval from the Immigration Authority in Vietnam is required when submitting visa application. |
50 | Venezuela:
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http://embaveneindia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62&Itemid=74&lang=en#7 | |
51 | Uganda
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http://newdelhi.mofa.go.ug/data/smenu/16/Visa-Information.html | Note: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required. |
52 | Ukraine
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www.visa.mfa.gov.ua
OR |
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53 | United Arab Emirates |
http://uaeembassy-newdelhi.com/ | |
54 | United Kingdom
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Website: https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome Required Documents: http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/India/document_checklist.html Procedure: http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/India/how_to_apply.html Photos: https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports |
Note: Visa for UK can be processed through Etho Metho VFS center in Thimphu.Information on visa decision waiting times https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visa-decision-waiting-times-applications-outside-the-uk#faster Both official and private Bhutanese applicants are advised to apply well ahead of the decision waiting times as there are no expedited services. New Announcement on dependents accompanying international students to UK The official announcement from the Home Office of UK can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-student-visa-route-will-reduce-net-migration
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55 | United States of America
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www.ustraveldocs.com
Required Documents: |
Visa Category:
– Official visa – A2 |
56 | Zambia
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http://www.zambiahighcomdelhi.org/hczambia.php?id=Visa&q=2
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Required Documents:
1. Three Original Visa Application |