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Bhutan Travel Advisory

Q: Is it safe to travel to Bhutan right now?

The U.S. Department of State currently rates Bhutan at Level 1 — Normal Precautions. Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Bhutan.

Q: Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Bhutan?

Visa requirements for Bhutan depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

Q: What are the emergency numbers in Bhutan?

Emergency services in Bhutan: General 112. Tap any number on the country page to call directly from a mobile device.

Thimphu

Normal Precautions

By TravelSafe Research TeamLast updated 2025-10-20Source: U.S. State Department ↗

CapitalThimphu

CurrencyBTN · Bhutanese ngultrum

TimezoneUTC+06:00

Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2025-10-20

Risk Level1 / 4

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Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Bhutan. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bhutan. If you decide to travel to Bhutan: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive Alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Bhutan. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the International Traveler Checklist . We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.

Emergency

General

112

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Bhutan right now?

The U.S. Department of State rates Bhutan at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Bhutan.

Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Bhutan?

Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

What are the emergency numbers in Bhutan?

Emergency services in Bhutan: General 112. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.

Is Bhutan safe for solo travelers?

With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Bhutan is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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