Entry & Exit Points

Foreign Nationals in Bhutan

  • With the exception of visitors from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all other visitors to Bhutan need a visa.
  • Foreign nationals are not allowed to travel on their own in Bhutan, or without the services of a tour operator.
  • The minimum daily package for tourists travelling in a group of 3 persons or more is as follows:
    • USD $200 per person per night for the months of January, February, June, July, August, and December.
    • USD $250 per person per night for the months of March, April, May, September, October, and November.
  • All other tourists must obtain a visa clearance prior to travel to Bhutan. Visas are processed through an online system by your licensed Bhutanese tour operator, directly or through a foreign travel agent.
  • You are required to send the photo copy of your passport to your tour operator who will then apply for your visa. The visa will be processed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) once the full payment of your holiday (including a USD $40 visa fee) has been wire transferred and received in the TCB bank account. Once received the visa clearance will be processed within 72 working hours.
  • The minimum daily package covers the following services.
    • A minimum of 3 star accommodation (4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).
    • All meals
    • A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay
    • All internal transport (excluding internal flights)
    • Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours
    • All internal taxes and charges
    • A sustainable development fee of $65. This sustainable development fee goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure.
    • Permits to Enter Monasteries / Temples in Bhutan
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