The Tourist Visa visa
Length of your tripThe online visa for holidays in Bhutan — from Tiger’s Nest to the Punakha Dzong — issued with your Sustainable Development Fee before you travel.
About the Tourist Visa visa
Almost all visitors to Bhutan apply online for a tourist visa and pay the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), currently USD 100 per night. Once approved, the visa is linked to your passport for arrival.
How Bhutan eVisa Process Works
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Fill Form
Complete the simple online form.
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Make Payment
Pay securely online.
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Upload Document
AI verifies your documents instantly.
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Submitted to Immigration
Sent to Bhutan Immigration.
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Get Your Visa
Delivered to your email.
Who is eligible
- Required for all visitors except Indian nationals (who use an entry permit).
- The Sustainable Development Fee applies for each night of your stay.
Documents required for a Bhutan visa
Prepare the following documents and information to complete your application smoothly.
Passport valid for at least six months from your arrival date.
01Valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
A recent passport-style photograph.
02White background, face centred, no glasses.
Travel insurance covering your stay in Bhutan.
03Clear, colour scan or photo.
A valid email address to receive your approved visa.
04Hotel booking or address of your stay.
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Processing time
Bhutan visas are usually approved within about five working days once the SDF is paid. Apply ahead of travel through the official portal.
Extension
Stays can be extended online by paying the Sustainable Development Fee for the additional nights.
Prices are all-inclusive and confirmed in the application — no hidden government or service fees added later.
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How we reviewed this page
VerifiedVisitsVisa follows strict sourcing guidelines. The Bhutan visa information on this page is verified against official government sources and reviewed by our visa specialists. We avoid using tertiary references and update this page as entry requirements change.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Official Bhutan visa portal
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Immigration & entry-requirement notices
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Documentation database
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