Bhutan to India: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇧🇹 Bhutan → 🇮🇳 India
Visa Free

Visa-free entry — verify exact stay limits at destination.

Bhutan citizens can enter India without a visa. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Cost of living in India is about 20% lower than in Bhutan (index 22 vs 42, NYC=100) — making it an attractive destination for longer stays.

Bhutan Passport Strength

17 Visa-free
29 Visa on arrival
57 e-Visa
96 Visa required

Entry Details — India

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
Varies — check destination
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — India
21.6
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — India
30%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$540/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Asia Destinations — Bhutan Passport

🇦🇲Armeniae-Visa 🇦🇿AzerbaijanVisa Required 🇧🇭Bahraine-Visa 🇧🇩BangladeshVisa Free 🇧🇹BhutanVisa Required 🇧🇳BruneiVisa Required 🇰🇭CambodiaVisa on Arrival 🇨🇳ChinaVisa Required

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

India is approximately 20% cheaper than Bhutan (index 22 vs 42, NYC=100). This makes it attractive for expats and digital nomads seeking value.
India cost of living guide →
Tax rates in India — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Bhutan citizens need a visa to visit India?+

Bhutan passport holders currently have Visa Free access to India. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Bhutan passport holders stay in India?+

Bhutan citizens enjoy visa-free access to India. The standard permitted stay is 90 days within any 180-day period for Schengen and most bilateral agreements — verify the exact limit with the official immigration authority before travel.

Is there a digital nomad visa for India?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in India?+

The cost of living index for India is 21.6 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for India.

What documents are required for Bhutan citizens to enter India?+

A valid Bhutan passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.