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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Bhutan?

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Sri Lanka citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Bhutan — applied for online before departure.

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Sri Lanka vs Bhutan: passport comparison

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4

Bhutan

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #163 · mobility 77.6
9

countries both Sri Lanka and Bhutan can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka + Bhutan: passport compatibility

82%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Sri Lanka and Bhutan travel together — by entry type:

9 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
39 both e-visa / eTA
93 both need a visa
36 access differs

Where Sri Lanka and Bhutan can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

✓ Both visa-free (9)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados90 days#48 Dominica21 days#70 Gambia90 days#132 Haiti90 days#175 Micronesia30 days#89 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Thailand60 days#110

Only Sri Lanka is visa-free (10)

BahamasGrenadaKiribatiLesothoMalawiRwandaSaint Kitts and NevisTajikistanVanuatuVenezuela

Only Bhutan is visa-free (8)

BangladeshColombiaEcuadorHong KongIndiaPalestinePanamaPhilippines

Where else Sri Lanka goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → KiribatiVisa-free · 90 days → → LesothoVisa-free · 90 days → → MalawiVisa-free · 90 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Bhutan

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Sri Lanka citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Bhutan — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Sri Lanka or Bhutan?
The Sri Lanka passport is stronger: 19 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: Sri Lanka #180, Bhutan #163.
Where can Sri Lanka and Bhutan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Bhutan?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sri Lanka and Bhutan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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