The Visa on Arrival visa
Length of your tripFor nationals of Bangladesh and the Maldives, who receive their Bhutan visa on arrival while still paying the Sustainable Development Fee.
About the Visa on Arrival visa
Citizens of Bangladesh and the Maldives are granted a visa on arrival in Bhutan. The Sustainable Development Fee still applies for each night of the stay.
How Bhutan eVisa Process Works
- 1
Fill Form
Complete the simple online form.
- 2
Make Payment
Pay securely online.
- Live3
Upload Document
AI verifies your documents instantly.
- 4
Submitted to Immigration
Sent to Bhutan Immigration.
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Get Your Visa
Delivered to your email.
Who is eligible
- Available to nationals of Bangladesh and the Maldives.
- 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.
Proof of the Sustainable Development Fee payment.
03Clear, colour scan or photo.
Travel insurance covering your stay.
04Clear, colour scan or photo.
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Processing time
The visa is issued on arrival, but registering online in advance and pre-paying the SDF speeds up entry.
Extension
Stays can be extended 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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