Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: Bhutan's immigration policy is highly restrictive. A standard 'Permanent Residency Visa' for foreign nationals is not publicly available. Long-term residency is exceptionally rare, generally limited to those married to Bhutanese citizens or individuals with specific, critical skills.
Eligibility: Eligibility for long-term residency is extremely limited, primarily to spouses of Bhutanese citizens or individuals providing critical, strategic value to the kingdom, with approval often requiring high-level government discretion.
Renewable: No
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.doi.gov.bt/
Summary: Bhutan does not offer a standard permanent residency visa for foreign nationals. Immigration is exceptionally strict, primarily allowing long-term stay for spouses of Bhutanese citizens or individuals with critical, strategic value. Benefit: Rare legal long-term stay.