🇧🇹 Bhutan · Naturalisation
Citizenship by Naturalization (20-year residence — Bhutan Citizenship Act 1985 Section 4) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,744 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,744 |
| Proof of savings | €4,359 |
| Minimum investment | €8,718 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 21–45 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Citizenship possible after 20 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.judiciary.gov.bt/storage/files/1/Bhutan_Citizen_Act_1985Eng.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,744.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.judiciary.gov.bt/storage/files/1/Bhutan_Citizen_Act_1985Eng.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://www.judiciary.gov.bt/storage/files/1/Bhutan_Citizen_Act_1985Eng.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://www.judiciary.gov.bt/storage/files/1/Bhutan_Citizen_Act_1985Eng.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://www.judiciary.gov.bt/storage/files/1/Bhutan_Citizen_Act_1985Eng.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://www.judiciary.gov.bt/storage/files/1/Bhutan_Citizen_Act_1985Eng.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://www.judiciary.gov.bt/storage/files/1/Bhutan_Citizen_Act_1985Eng.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://www.judiciary.gov.bt/storage/files/1/Bhutan_Citizen_Act_1985Eng.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
https://www.judiciary.gov.bt/storage/files/1/Bhutan_Citizen_Act_1985Eng.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://www.judiciary.gov.bt/storage/files/1/Bhutan_Citizen_Act_1985Eng.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.