Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from Bhutan
Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages
Photograph
Recent colored passport size photographs (35 mm wide by 45 mm high without border) taken within the last 3 months
Applicant's full face must be clearly visible without any headgear taken against a plain white background
Flight Ticket
Applicant needs to provide confirmed/booked round trip flight tickets to Bhutan
This is not a Bhutan visa (Bhutan is visa-free for Indians); the application process and fee are for the mandatory Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) and Entry Permit.
In addition to the documents mentioned, our visa experts or the concerned embassy may require you to furnish additional documents to process your visa. Your cooperation in furnishing any such additional documents is essential for a positive outcome.
Each applicant must have all the mandatory documents as mentioned in requirement tabs above.
Processing time is indicative & prices are subject to fluctuation.
Yes, Bhutan is visa-free for Indians; however, an Entry Permit and payment of the Sustainable Development Fee are mandatory.
Yes, Indians can obtain a Bhutan Entry Permit on arrival at Paro Airport or designated land border checkpoints; however, it is advisable to apply in advance to avoid queues during on-arrival application.
Indians need Entry Permit to travel Bhutan, and do not need a visa.
A Bhutan Entry Permit usually takes around 3-4 business days to process. Thus, it is advised to apply for your visa at least a week prior to your intended arrival date.