Visa Requirements for Bhutan

Instant Visa policy lookup for Bhutan

Freedom of Travel

Passport holders of 1 country have freedom of travel to Bhutan. This often means there will be no limitation on the duration of stay, and no restrictions on activities such as volunteering, employment, or conducting business.

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Freedom Of MovementUnlimited (only for border areas)Indian nationals may also use their Voter ID card with photograph or Indian Passport to enter Bhutan by air and land.
Permits required for travel beyond the border, subject to a BTN 1200/day Sustainable Development Fee.

Visa On Arrival

Visa to travel in Bhutan can be obtained at airports and other borders crossings for Passport holders of 2 countries.

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Passport holders for 104 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to Bhutan.

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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaVisa approved via tour operators only.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaVisas are issued only to tourists booked with a local licensed tour operator.
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eVisaHolders of an application for a tourist visa can obtain a visa on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
Visitors are required to book with a registered tour operator in Bhutan.
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eVisaVisitors are required to hold USD 200.- per day of stay.
Visitors are required to book with a registered tour operator in Bhutan; through a travel agent abroad or by contacting tour operators in Bhutan.
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eVisaAll foreigners must obtain a visa before visiting Bhutan. Foreign tourists must use a licensed Bhutanese tour operator or one of their international partners to pre-arrange their visa and book their holiday.
A daily fee is charged for every day of stay.
Upon entering Bhutan, all foreigners are issued a 7 or 14 days "Entry Permit" by default, valid for Thimphu and Paro only. The rest of Bhutan is considered a restricted area, and foreigners need a "Restricted-Area Permit" to enter.
Foreigners wishing to visit Buddhist temples must obtain a "Temple Permit" from the Ministry of Culture.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
Visitors are required to book with a registered tour operator in Bhutan.
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eVisaVisa on arrival for a maximum stay of 15 days for passengers who sent their application by a tour operator to the department of tourism at least two and a half months in advance, provided they present two passport photos
Visas are issued only to tourists booked with a local licensed tour operator
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaVisas are obtainable on arrival for a max. stay of 15 days if application is sent by a tour operator to the Department of Tourism, at least .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);clip-path:polygon(0px 0px,0px 0px,0px 0px);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}2+1⁄2 months in advance, and visa clearance is obtained.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaSustainable Development Fee of $200 per day for almost all visitors to Bhutan.
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eVisaHolders of an application for a tourist visa can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 15 days.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
Visitors are required to book with a registered tour operator in Bhutan.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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eVisaPre-arranged visa on arrival available.
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eVisaeVisa available from Nov. 2022.
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eVisaHolders of an application for a tourist visa can obtain a visa on arrival
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eVisaPassengers with an application for a tourist visa can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 15 days if the application is sent by a tour operator to the Department of Tourism at least 2 and a half months in advance.
The passenger must have 2 passport photos.
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eVisaHolders of an application for a tourist visa can obtain a visa on arrival
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eVisaVisa via approved tour operators only
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eVisaSustainable Development Fee of $200 per day for almost all visitors to Bhutan.
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eVisaSustainable Development Fee of $200 per day for almost all visitors to Bhutan.
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eVisaHolders of an application for a tourist visa can obtain a visa on arrival.
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Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at Bhutan, passport holders of 122 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of Bhutan. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

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Visa RequiredVisa on arrival is available if the clearance is obtained
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Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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Visa RequiredPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
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Information last updated on 2023 Sep 24.