Bhutan Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Bhutan: visa required in advance for up to Tour-package only, $100/day SDF + visa fee $40. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Bhutan visa at a glance
- Policy
- Visa required in advance
- Length of stay
- Tour-package only
- Cost
- $100/day SDF + visa fee $40
- Passport
- Valid 6+ months.
Mandatory tour package through licensed Bhutanese operator. $100/day Sustainable Development Fee (since 2023, reduced from $200). Indians/Bangladeshis/Maldivians: simpler entry permit.
Visa arranged through licensed tour operator – cannot apply independently.
Customs allowances
Declare electronics/cash over $10,000.
Prohibited items
Tobacco smoking public areas banned. Drones require permit. Don't import restricted goods.
Frequently asked questions about Bhutan visas
Do I need a visa to visit Bhutan?
Visa required in advance applies for Bhutan: Mandatory tour package through licensed Bhutanese operator. $100/day Sustainable Development Fee (since 2023, reduced from $200). Indians/Bangladeshis/Maldivians: simpler entry permit.
How much does a Bhutan visa cost?
The Bhutan visa costs $100/day SDF + visa fee $40. This is the published fee on the official application channel. Third-party visa agents charge extra; apply directly via the official site to avoid markup.
How long can I stay in Bhutan?
The standard visa required in advance allows Tour-package only per entry. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Bhutan require?
Valid 6+ months.