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Destination

Bhutan

Asia · Thimphu

Entry details

Visa required

  • Source's ruleeVisa
  • Passport validity6 months
Apply online

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Air⌀ 12 °C
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5
8
11
14
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18
18
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14
10
6
Rainfall⌀ 286 mm
81
153
198
238
367
492
626
511
369
196
112
92
Wind⌀ 2 м/с
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Daylight⌀ 12 h
11
11
12
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Tourism: 316K international tourists a year▲ +138% over 5 yearsmoderate
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

Your licence may not be recognized

This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.

Trafficleft-handunfamiliar

Health

Yellow fevervaccination not neededno certificate needed
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap watersafely managed water: 66%bottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BJapanese encephalitisTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinewidely online91%
Mobile datacheap$0.71/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
−31%cheaper than home
Food
Healthy dietBTN 132/day≈ ₸609/day

Frequently asked questions

Bhutan: do Kazakhstan citizens need a visa?

Yes, Kazakhstan citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre. Verified: August 21, 2026.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid 6 months. The permit or visa is issued online via the official portal — see the Entry details card above. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Kazakhstan citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

If something goes wrong

Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.

MFA emergency line:+7 7172 72-01-11MFA duty diplomat — weekdays after 19:00, weekends and holidays 24/7

Office hours (Mon–Fri) — Consular Service Department: +7 7172 72-05-00 (Middle East, Asia & Africa)

About the country

Capital
Thimphu
Continent
Asia
Population
754,394
Area
47,000 km²
Currency
Ngultrum · BTN
▲ 11.0%1 KZT = 0.2165 BTN
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
00:00UTC+6

+1h vs. your time

Sockets
CDFGM

230 V · 50 Hz

Emergency
113police
110ambulance
112fire
Calling code
+975
Languages
Dzongkha