Visa Information Nationals from India and Maldives do not need a visa.
All others will need a visa before arriving.

To obtain a Bhutanese visa, you need the following:

• Bhutan visa application form x 3 copies duly filled
• 2 passport-size photographs
• Photocopy of the passport
• For private visitors, a sponsorship certificate form must be filled in by the sponsor.
• A fee of US $70 a day should be paid directly to the Department of Tourism for private visitors, except for family members.
• Visa processing time: 1 month.
• When entering Bhutan, you receive a visa for only 2 weeks from Paro airport.
• Visa extensions can be granted if you stay longer. Except for SNV employees, the visa extension fee of Nu. 510/- for each passport should be paid.

Bhutan Entry Procedure
Tourists visiting Bhutan must travel through an authorized local tour operator on a pre-planned, pre-paid, guided package tour. Independent travel is not permitted. The government stipulates an all-inclusive entry fee per day. Concerned local tour operator is responsible for all logistical arrangements during your stay in Bhutan.

Arriving / Departure by Land
The only land entry point for tourists is through the town of Phuentsholing, on the southwestern border with India. If prior arrangements are made it will be possible to exit through the town of Samdrup Jongkhar in the southeast region, which makes an easy entrance point to northeastern India.

Getting Around the Country: There are two ways to travel within Bhutan, by car or on foot, if trekking. There is a basic, but usually well maintained, network of motorable roads across the country. Your tour operator is responsible for arranging all necessary modes of transportation. Tour vehicles are comfortable buses, vans and cars.