Visa for Bhutan

The Kingdom of Bhutan has been isolated for centuries, and even today is only open to a limited number of tourists. The government of the country pays great attention to preserving the ecosystem of the kingdom and the national culture of the Bhutanese people, so it limits the number of incoming tourists.

A visa to Bhutan can be obtained only for organized groups of tourists who travel according to programs developed by tour operators accredited by the Bhutan Tourism Department, as well as persons arriving in Bhutan at the invitation of government organizations. Individual tourists cannot obtain a visa. One cannot deviate from the itineraries provided by the guide.

The main obstacle for foreign tourists is a financial barrier - every traveler, except for Indian citizens, must pay a daily fee for each day of stay in the country. For this money, tourists receive accommodation in hotels (minimum 3 stars) with meals, guide services, a certain set of pre-agreed excursions and transportation. It is also necessary to pay the visa fee.

Our visa agency will help you issue visas to Bhutan for all travelers.

All tourists must obtain a visa before traveling to Bhutan, except tourists from India, Bangladesh and Maldives.

You can apply for a visa on your own by filling out the online form. Also, if you are traveling with a tour operator, they can apply on your behalf. You can fill out the application for yourself and all the people in your group. For each traveler, you must provide the necessary information for the application, including information about yourself and other travelers.

Tourists from India need to obtain an entry permit. This can be done in advance by applying before traveling, or if you have a tour operator or hotel reservation - they can apply on your behalf. No fees will be charged in advance. You can also apply when you enter the territory, but please note that waiting times can be long depending on the number of applicants at the time.

Tourists from the Republic of Bangladesh and Maldives have to apply for a visa to travel to the country, under the same conditions as for Indian nationals. For this purpose, it is necessary to apply online and pay the relevant fee online. It is also advisable to take out travel insurance in advance. It is also possible to apply for the visa in person on arrival in the country.

Foreigners holding a valid SAARC visa exemption sticker do not require prior visa/entry permit.