All visitors to Bhutan are required to obtain an e-visa prior to travel. The visa application fee is USD 40 per person, per trip. This requirement does not apply to citizens of India. A SDF (Sustainable Development Fee) fee of USD 100 per person, per night applies to international visitors to Bhutan. Children below 12 years receive a 50% discount.
If you are arriving by air, your visa will be stamped at the immigration desk at Paro International Airport. For those entering by road, visas are processed at the immigration office in Phuentsholing, which is currently the main land entry point into Bhutan. Please note that entry via Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar is temporarily suspended.
The e-visa is issued exclusively by the Department of Immigration Bhutan in Thimphu. Your local Bhutanese tour operator will handle the visa application on your behalf. Once approved, your e-visa will be emailed to you before your trip. You must present a printed copy at the airline check-in counter when boarding your flight to Bhutan, whether with Drukair or Bhutan Airlines.
Note: The fee incentives (SDF reduction to $100) are currently valid until 31 August 2027
How to get Bhutan Visa?
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To confirm your trip, you’ll need to transfer the full payment to your Bhutan-based tour operator and share a copy of the wire transfer receipt for verification.
Documents and details required:
1. A scanned copy of your passport’s photo page
2. A passport-size photograph (headshot or half-length)
3. Your residential address
4. Your occupation
Your Bhutanese travel agency will handle the entire visa process on your behalf. The e-visa is typically processed within 3–5 working days. Once approved, it will be emailed to you—allowing you to travel to Bhutan with confidence and ease.
Passport Validity for Travel to Bhutan:
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the start date of your Bhutan trip.
Passport-size photo sample
Please ensure that the MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) number is clearly visible on the passport photo page submitted.
The actual visa is stamped into your passport upon arrival in Bhutan at Paro International Airport.
The visa validity is determined by the duration of your Bhutan tour package booked through your tour operator. However, it can generally be used within three months from the date of issue for entry into Bhutan.
The Bhutan visa fee for international travelers, is USD 40 per person per trip.
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