Bhutan entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Tourist visa required. Official visa text
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Bhutan. Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Bhutan travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Bhutan and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Canadians need a visa for Bhutan?
In short: Tourist visa required.
Our one-line summary of the first official line below, which matches a wording we recognise. It applies to Canadian citizens; read the full official text, which may add conditions.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: required
Business visa: required
You must buy a travel package from an authorized travel agent in advance to get your visa.
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Special permits
You must also obtain a special permit from the Bhutanese Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs to travel outside of Thimphu and Paro.
- More information on applying for a visa – Tourism Council of Bhutan
- Visa requirements – Department of Immigration, Royal Government of Bhutan
Entry/exit points
There are two ways to enter Bhutan:
- by road through Phuentsholing, on the southwest border with West Bengal, India
- by air
The border with China is closed.
Official source: Government of Canada – Bhutan travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Bhutan?
In short: Valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Bhutan.
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Bhutan.
Official source: Government of Canada – Bhutan travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Bhutan (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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