U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Bhutan.
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Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Bhutan scores 86/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Bhutan Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Bhutan destination assessed, Thimphu scores highest (86/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Bhutan: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Bhutan destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Bhutan safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 97 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 2.5 / 100k | 82 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 89/100 | 89 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 71/100 | 71 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 12.2 / 100k | 60 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Bhutan safety FAQ
Is Bhutan safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Bhutan Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Bhutan averages 86/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Bhutan?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Thimphu currently scores highest at 86/100 (Very Safe).
Where does this Bhutan safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.