Indian visa for Bhutanese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Bhutanese passport holders visiting India for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Bhutanese citizens to enter India for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | India e-visa for Bhutanese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | India visa on arrival for Bhutanese citizens | Not Available | |
India tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Bhutanese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in India.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from India.
If you are looking for India visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Bhutan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of India nearest your place of residence.
- Thimphu: The Embassy of India in Thimphu, Bhutan (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 51 minutes)
- Phuentsholing: The Consulate General of India in Phuentsholing, Bhutan (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 51 minutes)
India visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest India diplomatic mission offices to Bhutan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Bhutan traveling to India from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Bhutan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 528 | N/A |
| 2009 | 517 | -2.08% |
| 2010 | 578 | 11.80% |
| 2011 | 631 | 9.17% |
| 2012 | 658 | 4.28% |
| 2013 | 697 | 5.93% |
| 2014 | 1,311 | 88.09% |
| 2015 | 1,328 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 1,457 | 9.71% |
| 2017 | 1,554 | 6.66% |
| 2018 | 1,742 | 12.10% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
India & Bhutan comparison
India's area is approximately 2,973,190 km2 (1,147,954 sq mi), while the area of Bhutan is approximately 38,117 km2 (14,717 sq mi). This means Bhutan is 78.00 times smaller than India.
As of April 2024, India's population is ~1.4 billion people - 1,433,846,382 more people than the population of Bhutan.
We have highlighted India & Bhutan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| India | Bhutan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 1,434,652,558 | 806,176 | 1.4 billion more people live in India than Bhutan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 186 | 9 | India has 177 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Bhutan. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 28 | 15 | India passport holders can visit 13 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 466 | 8 | Indian hosts 458 more foreign missions than Bhutan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Bhutan travel to India in one year?
The number of visitors from Bhutan visiting India in 2018 was approximately 1,742.
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- Travel time: 2 hours 47 minutes
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