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Planning your trip to Bhutan shouldn't feel like climbing Mount Everest. With Druk Asia, it's as easy as packing your bags. Our expert team ensures your visa application is flawless and approved — or you won't have to pay our service fee.
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Bhutan Visa Policy (Updated August 2023)
Bhutan cherishes its unique cultural heritage and pristine environment through a policy of High Value, Low Impact. As of August 2023, the Royal Government introduced new incentives to boost tourism while acknowledging its role in generating employment and foreign exchange.
- Visa Requirement: All tourists — except visitors from India, Bangladesh and the Maldives — need a visa to enter Bhutan. Indian visitors require a permit; Bangladeshi and Maldivian nationals are eligible for visa on arrival.
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) Incentives: A 50% discount on the prevailing SDF of USD 200 reduces it to USD 100 per person per night. This also applies to USD-paying children aged 6–11. The 24-hour SDF waiver for border town stays continues.
- Application Process: Apply online through the Department of Immigration's website, or engage a tourism service provider like Druk Asia to handle all travel documents and trip planning.
- Effective Period: Incentives run from 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2027, with periodic reviews by the Royal Government.
What Are The Visa Requirements For Bhutan?
To apply for a Bhutan visa, you will need:
- A digital copy of a valid passport with at least six months of validity beyond your departure date from Bhutan.
- A recent digital passport photo.
- Arrival and departure dates.
- Valid travel insurance for the duration of your travel.
- A one-off visa application fee of USD 40.
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 100 per night per adult; USD 50 for children aged 5–11; waived for children under 5.
Travelling with Druk Asia? We facilitate the entire visa application process including document submission.
How Much Does a Bhutan Visa Cost?
All tourists are subject to a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 100 per night. Children under 5 are exempt; those aged 6–11 pay USD 50 per night. Regional tourists from India pay 1,200 INR per night. The SDF does not cover accommodation, meals, transportation or guide services.
| Age | SDF (USD) | Permit (Indian Passport) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 years old and below | Gratis | 1,200 INR / night |
| 6 – 11 years old | $50 / night | |
| 12 years old and above | $100 / night |
The SDF maintains Bhutan's cultural and environmental integrity, ensuring its unique beauty is preserved for generations to come.
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How To Apply For a Bhutan Tourist Visa
You can apply online directly, or travel with Druk Asia and we'll handle everything on your behalf.
Consultation
Reach out with your travel plans. We'll walk you through requirements and gather your information.
Documentation
We guide you through required documents and review everything for compliance with Bhutan's visa policies.
Submission
Leave the paperwork to us. We handle submission directly to Bhutanese immigration authorities.
Approval
Once approved, we send you the visa electronically. Start packing — your adventure awaits.
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What You Can Expect
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- Guaranteed visa or full service fee refund
- Choose your hotel or homestay
- Customise activities day by day
- Add festival visits to your itinerary
- Adjust hiking options to your fitness level
- Add experiential activities — archery, farm visits, cooking sessions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your visa can be processed online from the Department of Immigration website, or through an authorised Bhutan travel agency like Druk Asia. Embassy of Bhutan does not provide tourist visa services.
Bring both passports. Immigration will need to verify your details on the old one. A fine of up to 10,000 Nu can be imposed if you fail to present both. If you have a week before travel, inform your agent to update your visa.
The visa fee is USD 40 per person and is non-refundable. Processing typically takes up to five working days.
Your visa will be applied by your Bhutan tour operator. You do not need to visit or make an appointment with any Bhutan embassy — they do not provide tourist visa services.
We don't need your physical passport. We only require a clear colour scan of your passport and a digital passport photo to process your Bhutan visitor visa.
You can visit all year round, but the best months are March–May and September–November. See our guide on Best Time to Visit Bhutan for full details.
Bhutan's SDF remains at USD 200 per person per night. The effective SDF with the 50% discount is USD 100 per person per night for USD-paying tourists. This is a time-limited incentive until 2027.
No. The June 2023 incentives (4+4, 7+7 and 12+18) have been revoked and are no longer applicable. However, the 24-hour SDF waiver for border towns remains valid.
No. These cannot be combined. Visitors wishing to explore border towns before or after their main stay must apply for a separate visa.
With the 50% discount applied to the USD 100 rate, children aged 6–11 pay USD 50 per night. Children under 6 visit Bhutan without paying any SDF.
The discount started on 1 September 2023 and is valid until September 2027. The SDF is calculated on a per night basis.
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