How to Get Bhutan Tourist Visa
- A Complete Guide

All foreign nationals require a Bhutan tourist visa to enter the country. However, citizens of the following countries do not require a visa:
India
Bangladesh
Maldives
Travelers from these countries can obtain an entry permit upon arrival at designated entry points.

To obtain a tourist visa for Bhutan, travellers must meet the following requirements:
Book a tour with a licensed Bhutan tour operator. Tourism in Bhutan must be arranged through an approved travel company.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in Bhutan.
Provide occupation details or proof of employment if required.
Submit contact details and residential address for visa processing.
Once these details are submitted, the tour operator will handle the visa application process on your behalf.

When you book a Bhutan tour with India Tours and Travels, the visa application process is handled for you.
1. Step-by-Step Bhutan Visa Application Process
2. Book a Bhutan tour package with India Tours and Travels (private or group tour).
3. Our dedicated travel consultant will send you an email requesting the required documents and details.
4. After receiving the documents, we will submit your visa application to the Tourism Council of Bhutan.
5. Bhutanese authorities will review the application and issue a Visa Clearance Letter.
6. You must print and carry this visa clearance letter when traveling to Bhutan.
Upon arrival, immigration officials will verify the clearance letter and stamp the actual Bhutan visa in your passport.

Most international travellers arrive in Bhutan through Paro International Airport, the country’s main international gateway.

Travelers planning to enter Bhutan by road must ensure that their Bhutan travel permit or visa arrangements are completed in advance before arriving at the border. The easiest way to do this is by booking your Bhutan tour through India Tours & Travels, trusted travel company, which will handle all the necessary visa and travel permit formalities on your behalf. Once your Bhutan tour is confirmed, our team coordinates with the authorized Bhutanese authorities to process the required visa or entry permits before your arrival. When you reach the border town, you simply need to present your passport and visa clearance letter to the immigration office to receive the final entry stamp for Bhutan.

The Bhutan tourist visa typically takes 1 to 2 weeks to process after submitting the required documents and tour payment.
However, as there is no exact processing timeline provided by the Bhutanese authorities, it is advisable to book your Bhutan tour at least 4 to 5 months in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.

A Bhutan tourist visa is usually issued for the duration of your confirmed travel itinerary. In some cases, it may be issued for a maximum validity of up to six months, depending on travel plans and approvals.

The Bhutan tourist visa fee is approximately USD 40–45 per person. When you book a Bhutan tour through India Tours and Travels, this visa fee is already included in the tour price, so travellers’ do not need to pay the visa fee separately.