Bhutan visa requirements for Gambian citizens
Gambian citizens need a visa for Bhutan, from its embassy or consulate.
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Bhutan
Visa needed
Apply at the embassy or consulate.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Bhutan's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Bhutan
Apply online before travel, or use an eligible arrival route.
eVisaTourist online visaAn online visa for tourists who need approval before travel.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing
- 5 days
How to apply
- Read and sign the Pledge of Friendship.
- Create an account at immi.gov.bt.
- Add travel dates, your passport copy and photo.
- Pay the visa fee and daily visitor fee.
- Submit and wait for approval before travel.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months after departure
- Digital passport copy
- Recent digital passport photo
- Arrival and departure dates
- Payment details
- Processing time counts working days.
- The standard adult visitor fee is 100 USD daily; children get discounts.
Sources (25)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs
- Bhutan Immigration Services Portal
- Department of Immigration — Tourists
- Department of Tourism — Visa
- Department of Tourism — Frequently asked questions
- Department of Tourism — official announcements
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade — Visa for coming to Bhutan
- Consulate General of Bhutan, New York — Visa Information
- Royal Bhutanese Embassy, New Delhi — Visa for Visiting Bhutan
- Royal Bhutanese Embassy, Brussels — visiting Bhutan guidance
- Department of Immigration — non-tourist portal launch, 30 June 2025
- Department of Immigration — Transit Visa Application Form 2026
- Immigration Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2007
- Immigration Rules and Regulations 2023 — immigration-hosted copy
- Immigration Rules and Regulations 2023
- Department of Immigration — Non-Tourists categories
- Department of Immigration — Business Visa
- Department of Immigration — Employment Visa
- Department of Immigration — Student Visa
- Visa/Entry Permit Guideline for International Students 2026
- Department of Immigration — Dependent Visa
- Department of Immigration — Dependent Permit
- Department of Immigration — Visa on Arrival
- Department of Immigration — Requirements for Personal Guest of Bhutanese
- Department of Immigration — published diplomatic and official visa requirements
Trips to Bhutan
Day-by-day itineraries by snuck, shaped around you.
Coming from Gambia
- Plugs C D F G MNo adapter
- MoneyBTN Nu.
- Time+6h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageDzongkha
- Emergency113 police112 ambulance
Planning your Bhutan trip
Best time to go: March to June for flowering jacaranda and rhododendron trees, or October to December for clear views of the snowy Himalayas. Weather varies greatly with altitude.
- Paro and ThimphuBoth are popular stops on cultural tours of Bhutan.
- PunakhaA popular cultural destination in a lower valley, with pleasant winters and hot summers.
- Phobjikha and JakarBoth are among Bhutan's popular cultural tour destinations.
- ZhemgangThis region offers birdwatching and excellent wildlife viewing.
Scams to watch for in Bhutan
- Counterfeit “baby yak wool” shawlsCheap, brightly coloured shawls are sold as “baby yak wool”. Most shawls sold this way are imports from Nepal and contain no yak fibre. You may pay for a material you are not getting.
- Theft from vehicles at tourist sitesMoney and valuables left in vehicles have been stolen while travellers visit tourist sites. Bhutan's peaceful atmosphere can make visitors less careful about leaving belongings behind.
About Bhutan
Bhutan is a landlocked kingdom in the eastern Himalayas, sitting between China and India.
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Money
- Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.), Indian rupee (₹)
- Languages
- Dzongkha
- Time zone
- UTC+06:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +975
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Questions
Do gambian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Gambian citizens need a visa for Bhutan, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Bhutan visa?
At Bhutan's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help gambian citizens enter Bhutan?
We have no record of Bhutan relaxing its rules for gambian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do bhutanese citizens need a visa for the Gambia?
Bhutanese citizens do not need a visa for the Gambia. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Bhutan?
None of the 10 other Africa passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Bhutan are easier for gambian citizens?
Bangladesh, Iran, Maldives, Nepal Sri Lanka, and 3 more let gambian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Bhutan?
Find Bhutan's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Bhutan?
Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.) and Indian rupee (₹). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Bhutan?
Dzongkha.
How strong is the Gambia passport?
It ranks #67 and reaches 66 destinations without applying ahead.
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