Travel from New Zealand to Bhutan is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any New Zealand citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
New Zealand passport holders must obtain an eVisa before travelling to Bhutan for stays of up to 90 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Bhutan. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Bhutan. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Bhutan (BT). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare NZD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving New Zealand (NZ). Form: Border cash report. Declare NZD$10,000+ on entry or exit
Typical September conditions at PBH (Bhutan (BT)): mild. Typical lows around 10°C, highs around 19°C, moderate rainfall (~130mm for the month).
Your New Zealand (NZ) passport requires an e-Visa for Bhutan. e-Visas need an online application, may require supporting documents (photos, itinerary, hotel bookings), and have processing windows from same-day to two weeks. Apply before booking the flight. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.
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