
Bhutan Passport Ranking – Visa Free Access to 50 Countries
The Bhutan passport currently ranks 92nd globally in 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 50 destinations worldwide. This travel document provides Bhutanese citizens with moderate international mobility, primarily covering countries in Asia and select territories in other regions. While the passport's ranking has fluctuated between the mid-70s and low-90s over the past two decades, it maintains consistent access to approximately 50 countries. Bhutanese travelers benefit from visa-free entry to neighboring South Asian nations and several other destinations, though most international travel requires advance visa arrangements.
Quick Statistics for Bhutan passport
Source: Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Bhutan passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
18 countries
Bangladesh
Colombia
Cook Islands
Dominica
Ecuador
The Gambia
Haiti
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Micronesia
Panama
Philippines
Singapore
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Barbados
India
Thailand
Zambia
🛬 Visa on Arrival
29 countries
Madagascar
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Egypt
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Jordan
Kuwait
Laos
Lebanon
Macao (SAR China)
Malawi
Maldives
Mauritius
Mozambique
Nepal
Nicaragua
Palau Islands
Rwanda
Samoa
St. Lucia
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Zimbabwe
Djibouti
Niue
🔐 ETA Required
3 countries
Sri Lanka
Kenya
Seychelles
💻 E-Visa
47 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Benin
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
Kyrgyzstan
Malaysia
Moldova
Montserrat
Myanmar
Qatar
Sao Tome and Principe
St. Kitts and Nevis
Tajikistan
Türkiye
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Uganda
Albania
Vietnam
Guinea
Kazakhstan
Botswana
Bahrain
Cameroon
Armenia
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Oman
Syria
Bahamas
Indonesia
Russian Federation
Pakistan
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Nigeria
Liberia
Cuba
St. Helena
Somalia
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
130 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Argentina
Aruba
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo (Rep.)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Latvia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
St. Maarten
Sudan
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
British Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Bermuda
Senegal
Lesotho
Historical Ranking Trend
Bhutan's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2025
Trend: Declined by 15 positions from 2006 to 2025
Official Bhutan Passport & Travel Resources
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Compare Bhutan Passport with Other Passports
See how Bhutan's passport compares with other ASIA in the same ranking tier:
| Country | Rank | Visa-Free Destinations | Mobility Score | Global Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #92 | 50 | 15/100 | 8/100 | |
| #82 | 61 | 42/100 | 18/100 | |
| #85 | 57 | 42/100 | 55/100 | |
| #87 | 55 | 28/100 | 13/100 | |
| #92 | 50 | 42/100 | 8/100 | |
| #92 | 50 | 42/100 | 46/100 |
*Mobility score calculated based on visa-free access and global travel freedom.
*Global score reflects overall passport strength considering various factors.
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