🇮🇳 India visa requirements for Bhutanese citizens

Entry rules for Bhutan passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Bhutan can travel to India for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official India immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Bhutanese passport ranks #161 worldwide, opening 52 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (17 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). India is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Indian citizens traveling to Bhutan face the same requirement (visa-free · 14 days).

Across Southern Asia as a whole, 6 of 8 destinations are open to Bhutanese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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