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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Bhutan citizens need a visa for India?

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Citizens of Bhutan can visit India visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Bhutan vs India: passport comparison

Bhutan

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #163 · mobility 77.6

India

27

visa-free countries

Global rank: #137 · mobility 85
9

countries both Bhutan and India can enter visa-free together

India: good to know

New Delhi

Capital

Indian Rupee (INR)

Currency

India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)

Time zone

+91

Calling code

Where else Bhutan goes visa-free

→ BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 90 days → → ColombiaVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 21 days → → EcuadorVisa-free · 90 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → Hong KongVisa-free · 14 days → → MicronesiaVisa-free · 30 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for India

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Bhutan citizens need a visa for India?
Citizens of Bhutan can visit India visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Bhutan or India?
The India passport is stronger: 27 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: Bhutan #163, India #137.
Where can Bhutan and India citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for India?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Bhutan and India?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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