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Bhutan

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Passport Rank
#75
Visa-Free Score
55
Dual Citizenship
Not Allowed
Population
772K
GDP per Capita
$3K
📋Immigration Notes

Very restrictive immigration. No general immigration program. Citizenship requires 15-20 years residency. Work permits very limited. Special relationship with India for trade and border movement. Indians can visit without visa but cannot settle easily.

Fastest Route: Standard Naturalization in Bhutan
Naturalization

Standard path to citizenship through extended residency in Bhutan.

7-9 years

Requirements

  • Legal residency for 7 years
  • Clean criminal record
  • Proof of financial stability
  • Language proficiency in Dzongkha
  • Integration into local community

Advantages

  • Full citizenship rights
  • Pathway available to most applicants
  • No large investment required

Disadvantages

  • Long residency requirement (7 years)
  • Must meet all integration requirements

Step-by-Step: Standard Naturalization in Bhutan

1

Obtain Residency

Secure initial residency permit through work, family, or other qualifying category

~3 months
2

Maintain Continuous Residency

Live in Bhutan for the required 7 years

~84 months
3

Apply for Citizenship

Submit naturalization application with supporting documents

~6 months
4

Interview and Tests

Complete citizenship interview and any required language/civics tests

~3 months
5

Receive Citizenship

Take oath and receive citizenship certificate

~2 months

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