Visa Requirement
All tourists, except for visitors from India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives, need a visa to enter Bhutan. Indian visitors require a permit, while nationals of Bangladesh and the Maldives are eligible for a visa on arrival.
Application Process
Visitors can apply for a visa clearance or permit online through the Department of Immigration’s website or engage tourism service providers like Druk Asia to handle travel documents and trip planning.
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Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) Incentives
A 50% discount on the prevailing SDF of USD 200 is offered to US Dollar paying tourists, reducing the SDF to USD 100 per person per day. This discount also applies to US Dollar-paying children aged between 6 and 12 years. Furthermore, the 24-hour SDF waiver for tourists staying in border towns will continue.
Effective Period
These incentives are effective from 1 September 2023 until 31 August 2027, with periodic assessments to be conducted by the Royal Government.​
Add-ons
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Visitors from India, who need a permit
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Nationals of Bangladesh and the Maldives, who can get a visa on arrival
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Nationals of Switzerland and Thailand with diplomatic or government-official passports, who can get a visa on arrival
What Are The Visa Requirements For Bhutan?
To apply for a Bhutan visa, you will need the following documents:
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A digital copy of a valid passport with at least six months of validity beyond your departure date from Bhutan.
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A recent digital passport photo.
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Arrival and departure dates.
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Valid travel insurance for the duration of your travel.
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A one-off visa application fee of USD40.
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Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD100 per night per adult and USD50 for children aged 5 to below 12 years old. For children below 5 years, the SDF is waived.