Living in Bhutan
Asia — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Thimphu
Currency
BTN
Continent
Asia
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Bhutan.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Bhutan
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| India | Visa Free | — |
| United States | Visa Required | 30 days |
| United Kingdom | Visa Required | 30 days |
| Germany | Visa Required | 30 days |
| France | Visa Required | 30 days |
| Spain | Visa Required | 30 days |
| Australia | Visa Required | 30 days |
| Canada | Visa Required | 30 days |
| Brazil | Visa Required | 30 days |
| China | Visa Required | 30 days |
Detailed visa guides for Bhutan
Monthly costs
Thimphu
Rent (center)
400 USD/mo
Groceries
200 USD/mo
Transport
30 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
670 USD/mo
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Work permits
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Work Permit
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Employer-sponsored, skills not locally available
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 25%
Social Security (Employee)
0.05%
No VAT — uses Sales Tax. Foreign employment highly restricted.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Bhutan. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Bhutan eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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iTalki
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