France passport → Bhutan
Do French citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
eVisa (apply online)
French passport holders need an eVisa for Bhutan. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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Bhutan at a glance
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Currency
- Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN), Indian rupee (INR)
- Languages
- Dzongkha
- Calling code
- +975
- Region
- Southern Asia
BT27.5°N · 90.5°EPhoto: shrimpo1967 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBhutan for other passports
- FranceeVisa
IndiaVisa-free14 days
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa on arrival
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Asia for French passport holders
- Sri LankaVisa-free30 days
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
AfghanistaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
IraneVisa- PakistaneVisa30 days
Common questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
French passport holders need an eVisa for Bhutan. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can French citizens stay in Bhutan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can French citizens get a visa on arrival in Bhutan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can French citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The France passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.