BhutanIsrael: Visa required

BhutanIsrael

Do Bhutan passport holders need a visa for Israel?

Visa required

Yes. Bhutan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Israel.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: embassies.gov.il (checked July 21, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance5,224 km, straight line (~6h 39m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Israel145 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Israel passport holders visiting Bhutan: Visa required.

Israel drives on the right, the opposite side to Bhutan. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Israel

Bhutan passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Bhutan passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Bhutan passport holders need a visa for Israel?

Yes. Bhutan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Israel.

How far is Israel from Bhutan?

About 5,224 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 39m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Israel?

Israeli new shekel (ILS).

What is the emergency number in Israel?

100 / 101 / 102.

Does Israel drive on the same side of the road as Bhutan?

Israel drives on the right, the opposite side to Bhutan. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Israel in?

Jerusalem (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Israel?

Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), about 40 km away.

How many countries can enter Israel without a visa?

145 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Israel visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Bhutan passport holders visit without a visa instead of Israel?

Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Kuwait, Iran.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Bhutan

Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in South Asia, located in the Eastern Himalayas, bordering China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and northwest and India to the south and southeast. With a population of over 800,000 (800,871) and a territory of 38,394 square kilometres (14,824 sq mi), Bhutan ranks 133rd in land area and 160th in population. It is a democratic constitutional monarchy with a king as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. The Je Khenpo is the head of the state religion, Vajrayana Buddhism.

CapitalThimphu

RegionSouthern Asia

Population796.7K

Area38,394 km²

CurrencyBhutanese ngultrum, Indian rupee (1 USD ≈ 95.25 BTN)

LanguagesDzongkha

Calling code+975

Drives on theleft

TimezoneThimphu (UTC+6)

Nearest airportParo International Airport (PBH), 27 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 113

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$4,493 (2025)

Tourist arrivals29.8K (2020)

Climate in Thimphu

Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest October.

Monthly climate normals for Thimphu, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.1°C	-5.6°C	25mm	295h
February	4.9°C	-5.8°C	35mm	270h
March	8°C	-2°C	57mm	319h
April	9.7°C	1.6°C	128mm	287h
May	13°C	5.5°C	210mm	290h
June	16°C	9.5°C	324mm	236h
July	16.4°C	11.2°C	496mm	186h
August	17.8°C	10.5°C	307mm	270h
September	15.9°C	9.9°C	304mm	226h
October	14.7°C	6.3°C	49mm	321h
November	9.8°C	-0.7°C	11mm	294h
December	7.4°C	-2.3°C	9mm	282h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small country in the Himalayas between Tibet and India. Besides the stunning natural scenery, the enduring image of the country for most visitors is the strong sense of culture and tradition that binds the kingdom and clearly distinguishes it from its larger neighbours. Bhutan is a bastion of Vajrayana Buddhism, and the profound teachings of this tradition remain well preserved and exert a strong influence in all aspects of life.

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About Israel

Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. Israel's western coast lies on the Mediterranean Sea, its southern tip reaches the Red Sea, and to the east is Earth's lowest point near the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is the government seat and proclaimed capital, while Tel Aviv is Israel's largest urban area and economic centre.

RegionWestern Asia

Population10.1M

Area20,770 km²

CurrencyIsraeli new shekel (1 USD ≈ 3.08 ILS)

LanguagesArabic, Hebrew

Calling code+972

Drives on theright

TimezoneJerusalem (UTC+3)

Nearest airportBen Gurion International Airport (TLV), 40 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102

UNESCO sites11

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,337 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.9M (2019)

Climate in Israel

Warmest September, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Israel, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.8°C	5.3°C	89mm	241h
February	13°C	6.3°C	61mm	248h
March	17°C	8.4°C	115mm	298h
April	20.7°C	10.7°C	22mm	356h
May	27.7°C	15.9°C	19mm	394h
June	29.5°C	16.9°C	2mm	400h
July	32.8°C	19.8°C	0mm	414h
August	32.2°C	19.6°C	0mm	395h
September	33.9°C	21.4°C	1mm	348h
October	29°C	18.1°C	0mm	337h
November	18.5°C	11.9°C	66mm	284h
December	16°C	8.6°C	25mm	279h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Israel is a small yet diverse Middle Eastern country. The modern State of Israel was established in 1948 as a homeland for the Jewish people, but the region contains thousands of years of history for many peoples and religions in addition to the Jews. Israel is considered part of the Holy Land, and of the Levant and in ancient history of the Fertile Crescent. The three major Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as the Baha'i Faith, have strong ties to this land, and their holy and historic sites are major destinations for pilgrims and tourists from around the world. The Israeli population is about 74% Jews, 21% Arabs, and 5% non-Arab Christians and others. Most of the Jews are descended from Olim, and their diverse origins can be seen in various aspects of modern Israeli culture.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Acre
Bahá'í World Centre buildings
Beit Guvrin National Park
Beit She'arim National Park
Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba
Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem
Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev
Masada
Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls
The Beit HaHamera clandestine weapons cache in Kibbutz Na’an

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