Foreigner Tourists

Who are the foreigner tourists?

Apart from Indian passports or Elections card holder all other visitors visiting Bhutan are foreigners.

click here to get the information about Indian visitors.

Do visitors need a visa to visit Bhutan?

Yes, all visitors will need a visa to visit Bhutan, EXCEPT for visitors from India, who will require a permit.

Bangladesh and the Maldives nationals shall be eligible for a visa on arrival at the port of entry.

Nationals of Switzerland and Thailand holding diplomatic and official passports shall be eligible for a visa on arrival at the port of entry.

How can visitors process their visa?

Visitors can process a visa online from the website of the Department of Immigration. Visitors can also engage tourism service providers like us to process the travel documents and plan a trip.

Although visitors from Bangladesh and Maldives can process visas on arrival, it is recommended that these be applied in advance to reduce wait time and for faster clearance at the port of entry.

I don’t have travel insurance; how can I Purchase?

There is also an option to purchase domestic travel insurance from Bhutanese insurance providers at the port of entry during arrivals or you can engage your tourism service provider to purchase the travel insurance.

Sustainable Development Fee

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