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Japan passport to Bhutan
Japan passport holders need an eVisa for Bhutan, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Bhutan lets 3 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Japan is not one of them.
- Japan passports get “eVisa” at 21 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Bhutan passports get “Visa required” in Japan.
Nearby passports travelling to Bhutan
Open to Japan passports near Bhutan
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
JapanBhutan- Typical duration
- 8.6 hours
- From
- NRT · KIX · HND
- To
- PBH · GLU · BUT
Usual hubs
India · 11.3 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Japan
Country profile
Capital
Tokyo
Population
123.3 million
Area
377,835 km²
Currency
Japanese yen JPY
Languages
Japanese
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
3.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
2.8%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Japanese97.5%
- other1.2%
- Chinese0.6%
- Vietnam0.4%
- South Korean0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Bhutan
Country profile
Capital
Thimphu
Population
784,043
Area
47,000 km²
Currency
Bhutanese ngultrum BTN
Languages
Dzongkha
Time zone
UTC+06:00
Foreign-born
55,705 · 2024
Migrant share
7%
Ethnic groups
- Ngalop50%
- ethnic Nepali35%
- indigenous or migrant tribes15%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
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Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+975
Airports
PBH · GLU · BUT · YON
Highlights
- Paro Taktsang
- Punakha Dzong
- Tashichho Dzong
Japan · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Japan passport need a visa for Bhutan?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Bhutan immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Bhutan typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Bhutan mission.
What about a Bhutan passport entering Japan?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.