Visa Requirements
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Maldives citizens travelling to Bhutan
Nationals of India are eligible for an entry permit at the port of entry, while nationals of Bangladesh and the Maldives are eligible for a visa on arrival. Holders of a valid SAARC Visa Exemption Sticker are also exempt from prior clearance requirements.
Last checked 5 months ago (18 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Maldives passport holders can enter Bhutan for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official Bhutan entry requirements →
Paro Valley
At a glance
Key facts for Maldivian citizens visiting Bhutan
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 14 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Maldivian citizens enter Bhutan
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 14 days or fewer. Beyond that, Bhutan needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 18 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Questions
What Maldivian citizens ask about entering Bhutan
No. Maldivian citizens can enter Bhutan without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 18 April 2026.
Up to 14 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Bhutan uses BTN. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 18 April 2026.
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