🇧🇹 Bhutan visa requirements for Emirati citizens
Emirati citizens need an e-visa for Bhutan, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for United Arab Emirates passport holders
Before traveling to Bhutan, Emirati citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Bhutan government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Bhutan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Emirati passport ranks #1 worldwide, opening 168 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (127 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Bhutan is not among them — it is one of the 14 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Bhutanese citizens traveling to United Arab Emirates face the same requirement (e-visa).
Across Southern Asia as a whole, 7 of 9 destinations are open to Emirati travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Bhutan
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Currency
- Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.)
- Languages
- Dzongkha
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Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Emirati citizens need an e-visa for Bhutan, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Emirati citizens apply online for entry to Bhutan?
Yes. Bhutan offers an online e-visa for United Arab Emirates passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Bhutan?
The currency in Bhutan is the Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.). The capital city is Thimphu.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Emirati citizens traveling to Bhutan. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Bhutan embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.