Visa/Entry Permit

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, half-photo size and to your tour operator who will then apply for your visa by obtaining Travel insurance for the client.

The visa will be processed by the Department of immigration once the full payment of your holiday including a USD $40 visa fee has been wire transferred and received in the company 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 Visa Permit System

In order to streamline and facilitate smooth visitation by tourists from Bangladesh, different countries the Department of Immigration, have launched the Online visa System. The system facilitates the online processing of Visa for tourists through registered Bhutanese tour. The facility is visa 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 visa clearances and route permits ahead of their arrival in Bhutan.