NepalBhutan: Visa required

NepalBhutan

Do Nepal passport holders need a visa for Bhutan?

Visa required

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

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

Source: bhutan.travel (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance424 km, straight line (~60m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Bhutan1 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Bhutan passport holders visiting Nepal: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Bhutan

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

Other visa-free destinations for Nepal passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Nepal passport holders need a visa for Bhutan?

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

How far is Bhutan from Nepal?

About 424 km in a straight line, roughly ~60m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Bhutan?

Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN).

What is the emergency number in Bhutan?

110 / 112 / 113.

What time zone is Bhutan in?

Thimphu (UTC+6).

What is the nearest airport to Thimphu?

Paro International Airport (PBH), about 27 km away.

How many countries can enter Bhutan without a visa?

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

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

India, Laos, Pakistan, Cambodia, Sri Lanka.

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 Nepal

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, and India to the south, east, and west, while it is narrowly separated from Bangladesh by the Siliguri Corridor, and from Bhutan by the Indian state of Sikkim. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point above mean sea level on Earth. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and its largest city. Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious, and multi-cultural sovereign state, with Nepali as the official language.

CapitalKathmandu

RegionSouthern Asia

Population29.6M

Area147,181 km²

CurrencyNepalese rupee (1 USD ≈ 152.40 NPR)

LanguagesNepali

Calling code+977

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKathmandu (UTC+5:45)

Nearest airportTribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 4 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,536 (2025)

Tourist arrivals230K (2020)

Climate in Kathmandu

Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest October. Best time to visit: October.

Monthly climate normals for Kathmandu, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.9°C	5.2°C	78mm	268h
February	17°C	6.7°C	42mm	292h
March	20.7°C	9.8°C	82mm	328h
April	23.2°C	12.9°C	145mm	317h
May	23.9°C	15.7°C	296mm	290h
June	25.2°C	18.9°C	660mm	213h
July	25.7°C	20.5°C	1180mm	170h
August	26.7°C	20.4°C	780mm	268h
September	25.7°C	19.3°C	469mm	220h
October	25.4°C	15.6°C	16mm	332h
November	21.6°C	9.4°C	5mm	290h
December	18.7°C	5.8°C	1mm	302h

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

Nepal is a landlocked country in the Himalayas of South Asia. It has eight of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the world's tallest, on the border with Tibet, as well as Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Once many small kingdoms, then united as a monarchy for two centuries, Nepal has been a republic since 2008.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Chitwan National Park
Kathmandu Valley
Lumbini
Sagarmatha National Park

Full source list on About.

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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