Visa Note and Fees

Visa Form

  • Indian nationals proceeding to Bhutan do not require a visa under any category but must carry proof of identification.
  • Visitors can enter Bhutan by road through Indian Territory at the southern border town of Phuntsholing or by Air at Paro.
  • It is mandatory for foreign tourists to avail of Druk Air services at least one way i.e. either on entry or exit.
  • In the Indian subcontinent, Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines) operates from New Delhi, Kolkata, Bangkok, Dhaka and Kathmandu.
  • Foreign tourists must obtain "Visa Clearance" from the Tourism Authority of Bhutan (TAB), Thimphu, prior to departing for Bhutan.
  • Actual visa is stamped on the visitor's passport on arrival at the Port of entry on payment of US $20 for a 15 day stay.
  • A minimum of 7 working days is required to obtain the visa clearance.
  • Visa is granted for single entry only.
  • Extension of visa, for a period not exceeding 6 months, can be obtained in Thimphu on payment of NU 510.