Gambia passport → Bhutan
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Gambian passport holders need a visa for Bhutan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
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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
- GambiaVisa required
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 Gambian passport holders
- BangladeshVisa-free90 days
IranVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
- PakistaneTA
AfghanistaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
Common questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Gambian passport holders need a visa for Bhutan, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Gambian citizens stay in Bhutan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Gambian citizens get a visa on arrival in Bhutan?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Gambian citizens visit without a visa?
68 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Gambia passport ranks #62 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.