Access
Visa free
FStay 14 days
Policy · BhutanPassport Atlas
Maldives passport to Bhutan
Yes — Maldives passport holders can visit Bhutan without a visa for up to 14 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
AStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Bhutan lets 3 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Maldives is one of them.
- Maldives passports get “Visa free” at 54 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Bhutan passports also enter Maldives without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Bhutan
Open to Maldives passports near Bhutan
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
MaldivesBhutan- Typical duration
- 6.5 hours
- From
- MLE · GAN · HAQ
- To
- PBH · GLU · BUT
Usual hubs
India · 7.5 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.
Maldives
Country profile
Capital
Male
Population
515,132
Area
300 km²
Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa MVR
Languages
Maldivian
Time zone
UTC+05:00
Foreign-born
75,099 · 2024
Migrant share
14.2%
Ethnic groups
homogeneous mixture of Sinhalese, Dravidian, Arab, Australasian
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
—
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
Maldives · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Maldives passport need a visa for Bhutan?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 14 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 14 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
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 Maldives?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.