Bhutan

Bhutan Passport

The Bhutanese passport now ranks 83rd on the Guide Passport Index. It allows visa-free travel to 52 places. Bhutanese passport holders can travel to Bangladesh, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, and Sri Lanka without a visa and with a visa on arrival. Passport holders from this country, however, require a visa to enter around 177 countries around the world. This high visa requirement results in an overall low mobility score and necessitates extensive travel planning.

Passport rank

88

Visa-free travel to

52 Destinations
Bhutan Passport

eTA

1 Destinations

Visa required

136 Destinations

The Bhutan passport ranking relative to other global passports is calculated by adding up the number of countries that allow Bhutan passport holders to enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) and those that allow Bhutan passport holders to enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or electronic travel authorization (eTA). There are currently a total of 17 Bhutan passport visa-free countries, 34 Bhutan visa-on-arrival countries, and 1 eTA destinations. Altogether, Bhutan passport holders can enter a total of 52 destinations—either without a visa, through a visa on arrival, or via an eTA. As a result, the Bhutan passport ranks 83 in the world.Aside from Bhutan's visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries, there are 177 other places where Bhutan passport holders must get a physical visa or an eVisa.Aside from Bhutan's visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries, there are 177 other places where Bhutan passport holders must get a physical visa or an eVisa.

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World Tour

Bhutan is a landlocked former British colony with twenty districts. It is found in southern Asia. The country shares borders with China and India. The most important districts are Thimphu, Chhukha, and Samtse. Bhutan is one of the smallest countries in Southern Asia, with a surface area of 38,394 square kilometers. Its landscape is largely mountainous, with a few fertile valleys. The climate varies, with tropical weather in the southern plains, harsh winters in the Himalayas, and temperate weather in the valleys. The total population is about 754,388 people. Thimphu, the country's capital and largest city, has 114,00 inhabitants. Phuntsholing and Paro are the county's other main cities. Paro International Airport (PBH) is the largest and only international airport, with an estimated 181,000 passengers per year. Because of its remote location in the highlands, only 12 pilots worldwide hold the requisite qualification to land. Its culture is rich and distinct due to its complete seclusion until the mid-twentieth century. Seventy-five percent of the population is Buddhist. Dongkha is the official language, with other dialects and languages spoken throughout the country. The legal system is civil law founded on Buddhist religious law. The government is a constitutional monarchy, with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk serving as Chief of State and Lotay Tshering as Prime Minister. The Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) is the official currency of the country, with a current exchange rate of BTN 83 to the USD. The BTN is tied to the Indian rupee on par. The country has an open economy, with a GDP of around $2.6 billion. Its per capita income is $3,144. Agriculture and services account for the vast majority of the GDP. The main exports and GDP contributors are cement, wood products, processed fruits, rice, and tourism. Bhutan has many tourism attractions and places. It is renowned for its diverse animals and breathtaking alpine landscapes. Popular activities include adventure trekking and hiking. The Tigers' Nest Monastery, the city of Paro, the Buddha Dodenma, the Tashicho Dzong, and the Dochula Pass are among the most popular destinations. Bhutan has taken significant steps to increase its tourism industry. Only a small number of tourists are permitted to enter the nation each year. The majority of the 274,000 annual visitors come from India.

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