Travel Information for Tourist
This website functions as a useful travel guide for people who are interested in visiting Bhutan. Bhutan offers something very unique to visitors of all types.
A) Entry Requirement:
All travellers to enter Bhutan must hold a
1. Valid Passport (valid for a minimum period of 6 months)
2. A Valid visa
3. Travel Insurance
B) Covid -19 requirement:
Effective from 23rd September,2022 , no Covid-19 testing is required for inbound travellers.
All individuals (12 years and above) entering Bhutan may be subject to random RT-PCR testing at the point of entry to maintain Covid-19 surveillance for new variants.
Note: No fee shall be charged for the testing.
C) To apply visa:
1. A digital copy of a valid passport is required
2. A recent digital passport photo
3. Valid travel insurance for duration of your travel
4. Payment details
As part of the visa application process, you will be required to pay the Sustainable Development Fee and of USD 100 per person per night.
Children aged 6-12 at the time of travel receive a 50 % concessionary discount on their SDF.
Children who have not yet turned 6 are exempted from paying any SDF
For Indian National: To apply for permit
1. A digital copy of a valid passport is required
2. A recent digital passport photo
3. Valid travel insurance for duration of your travel
4. Payment details
As part of the visa application process, you will be required to pay the Sustainable Development Fee and of INR 1200 per person per night. Children aged 6-12 at the time of travel receive a 50 % sustainable development fund discount on their SDF. Children who have not yet turned 6 are exempted from paying any SDF.
Note: We recommend arranging your permit or visa beforehand.