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Bhutan Visa Entry Permit Formalities

With the exception of visitors from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all other visitors travelling to Bhutan need a visa. Indian, Bangladeshis and?Maldivian nationals can obtain a permit at the port of entry on producing a valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity (Indian nationals may also use their Voters Identity Card (VIC)).

All other tourists must obtain a visa clearance prior the travel to Bhutan.? Visas are processed through an online system by your licensed Bhutanese tour operator directly or through a foreign travel agent. You are required to send the photo-page of your passport to your tour operator who will then apply for your visa.? The visa will be processed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) once the full payment of your holiday (including a USD $40 visa fee) has been wire transferred and received in the TCB bank account.

Once received, the visa clearance will be processed within 72 working hours. At your point of entry you will be required to show your visa clearance letter, the visa will then be stamped into your passport. Online Regional Permit System In order to streamline and facilitate smooth visitation by tourists from Bangladesh, India and Maldives, the Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs and the Tourism Council of Bhutan have launched the Online Permit System. The system facilitates the online processing of permits for regional tourists through registered Bhutanese tour oper ...

ators and TCB certified hotels.

The facility is offered as an optional channel to process permits for visitors from the region and is applicable for entry from Paro and Phuntsholing. Visitors who use this facility will be able to obtain their permit clearances and route permits ahead of their arrival in Bhutan similar to international tourists.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all foreign tourists, except Indian, Bangladeshi, and Maldivian nationals, require a visa to enter Bhutan. The visa must be obtained before arrival through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.

You must apply for a Bhutan visa through a licensed tour operator. Once your tour is confirmed and payment (including the Sustainable Development Fee) is made, the tour operator will process your visa through the Tourism Council of Bhutan.

The visa approval process usually takes 5 to 7 working days after submission of required documents and payment confirmation.

No, Indian citizens do not require a visa. However, they need to carry a valid passport or voter ID card and obtain an entry permit upon arrival at Paro International Airport or land border crossings like Phuentsholing.

Tourists must pay an SDF of USD 100 per night. Indian tourists pay a reduced fee of INR 1200 per night. This fee contributes to Bhutan’s sustainable tourism initiatives.

Yes, you can apply for a visa extension through your tour operator. Additional charges, including an extended SDF payment, will apply.

Yes, it is mandatory to have travel insurance that covers medical emergencies, accidents, and trip cancellations before entering Bhutan.

For visa processing, you need a valid passport (with at least six months validity), a passport-sized photograph, and a confirmed travel itinerary booked through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.

No, all foreign tourists (except Indians, Bangladeshis, and Maldivians) must book a tour through an authorized tour operator. Solo and independent travel without a guide is not allowed.

Yes, some remote areas require additional permits. If your itinerary includes restricted regions like Merak-Sakteng or Lunana, your tour operator will arrange the necessary permissions.

Yes, Bhutan can be entered via land through three border crossings from India: Phuentsholing, Gelephu, and Samdrup Jongkhar. However, most tourists enter via Paro International Airport.

No, Bhutan does not offer visa-on-arrival services. All visas must be processed in advance through a licensed tour operator.

The visa processing fee is USD 40 per person, which is non-refundable and separate from the SDF charge.

No, citizens of Maldives and Bangladesh do not require a visa but must obtain an entry permit upon arrival, similar to Indian citizens.

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