Do I Need a Visa for Bhutan from India?

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No! Indians can visit Bhutan visa-free.

For Indian passport holders · Updated March 2026

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Indian nationals enjoy freedom of movement in Bhutan due to special bilateral agreements. Indian citizens may enter Bhutan using either a Voter ID card with a photograph or an Indian Passport. However, permits are required for travel beyond the border areas.

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https://www.indembthimphu.gov.in/pages/MzE5#:~:text=Indian%20nationals%20intending%20to%20visit,is%20required%20to%20visit%20Bhutan.

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