Bhutan Travel Policy
Bhutan
Bhutan welcomes visitors from around the world to experience its unique culture, pristine environment, and rich spiritual heritage. To preserve the Kingdom’s natural beauty and cultural traditions, Bhutan follows a sustainable tourism policy based on the principle of “High Value, Low Volume” tourism.
Visa
All foreign nationals except those from India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives must obtain a visa before arrival
All visitors from India require either a valid Indian passport or a Voter ID card to obtain an entry permit.
For Indian nationals under the age of 18, a passport or a birth certificate can be used to enter and they must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Nationals from Switzerland and Thailand holding diplomatic or government-official passports are eligible for a visa at their port of entry.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date.
You can apply your visa from https://immi.gov.bt/home/ or through a licensed https://bhutan.travel/visa and
Visa application can take up to five days to process.
Visa Fee: A non-refundable, one-off fee of USD 40 for all nationalities except Indian, Bangladeshi, and Maldivian citizens.
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
International Visitors: USD 100 per person, per night
Children (6–12 years): USD 50 per night.
Children (Under 6): Exempt from the SDF.
Indian Nationals: INR 1,200 per person, per night.
Children (6–12 years): USD 600 per night.
For further information, you may visit the Department of Tourism’s page (https://bhutan.travel/about)