Background

About Visa Application

About Visa Application

All tourists except citizens of India, Bangladesh and Maldives* are required to apply for a visa through a licensed tour operator. The visa application fee costs USD40.

Applying for a visa to Bhutan is hassle-free. All you need to do is to prepare the following documents and leave the application to us.

Documents required:
1. Passport with at least six months validity
2. A scanned copy of your passport page
3. Flight ticket that has been issued

DAILY TARIFF
As part of the ‘High Value, Low Volume’ tourism policy, the government has implemented a daily tariff for all tourists visiting the country.

High Season: March, April, May, September, October, and November

  • ● $250 per person per night, for a group of three or more people.
  • ● $280 per person per night, for a group of two people.
  • ● $290 per night for single individuals.

Low Season: January, February, June, July, August, and December

  • ● $200 per person per day, for a group of three or more people.
  • ● $230 per person per day, for a group of two people.
  • ● $240 per day for single individuals.

 

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Season Low Low High High High Low Low Low High High High Low

 

The tariff covers the following cost and services:

  • ● All internal taxes and charges
  • ● USD65 sustainable development fee used by government to provide free education, healthcare and building infrastructure
  • ● 3 meals a day
  • ● A licensed English speaking Bhutanese tour guide throughout your trip
  • ● All transport on the ground including driver (excluding internal flights)
  • ● A minimum 3 star accommodation (4 & 5 star will require additional premium)
  • ● Entrance fees to tourists attractions
  • ● Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours (if applicable)

*Sustainable Development Fee for regional tourists
In light of the increasing regional tourists and its effects on Bhutan’s ecology, the government has implemented a daily levy on regional tourists from India, Bangladesh from July 2020. Regional tourists are now required to pay a Sustainable Development Fee of ₹1,200 (approx. USD17) per day. Children between the ages of 6 to 12 years old will pay a daily fee of ₹600. You will be provided the same services mentioned above and are required to book your trip through a licensed tour operator.