Entry requirements for Bhutan
Short tourist stays only.
- Entry
- Electronic authorisation or e-visa
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
Visa information is provided for information purposes and may contain mistakes. Check official government websites or sources for current requirements and updates before travelling.Check your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive.Official site: doi.gov.btApply only on the official government website linked here. Other websites may charge extra fees for the same application.Last checked 6 October 2026
Change from 31 August 2027 Last stated day of the temporary 50% SDF discount for USD-paying tourists.
Conditions
- Passport validity
Passport valid at least 6 calendar months beyond intended departure from Bhutan.
- Proof of funds
Adequate means to support the stay without recourse to public funds are required.
- Fee
Children under 6 are SDF-exempt; ages 6 to before 12 at travel receive a 50% concession; ages 12 and above pay the full rate.
Tourist visa fee USD 40 per person, nonrefundable and nontransferable.
USD-paying tourists have a 50% SDF incentive through 31 August 2027: USD 100 per person/night, subject to the child concessions.
Entry/exit uses Paro International Airport or designated Gelephu, Phuentsholing, Samdrup Jongkhar or Samtse checkpoints; other designated ports may apply.
Checkpoint entry/exit registration requires stopping and producing the immigration permit; passport or accepted identity document is presented on demand.
Entry uses the identity document submitted for clearance; valid travel/identity documents and applicable prior clearance are presented at immigration.
Biometrics are provided at the port of entry or a designated site.
Immigration denial grounds include criminal record, false documents, deportation orders, legal/immigration violations and public-good or security threats.
Tourist outer ceiling is actual stay or 90 days, whichever less; first port-entry visa endorsement is actual stay or 30 days, whichever less.
Visa applications require a digital passport copy and recent photo; the original passport used for the e-Visa must be carried and presented.
The Department may request additional documents during application assessment.
Visa clearance processing requires at least 5 working days after receipt of the required documents.
Under-18 travellers without a parent or legal guardian need parent/guardian consent for visa processing.
Official application pageimmi.gov.bt