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TOURIST VISA

All visitors to Bhutan require a visa other than Indian nationals. Visas are only issued to tourists booked with a local licensed tour operator. Visa has to be approved before arriving in Bhutan or prior to air ticketing. Visas would be processed only after the confirmation of your travel with a local tour agent. Visa clearance takes at least 7days to process and air tickets cannot be purchased without visa clearance. At your point of entry the visa will be stamped on your passport, two passport size photos will be required.

The visa processing fee is US$20 which has to be paid along with the tour fees. Visa are issued for 15 days period, extensions can be obtained in Thimphu with our assistance.

Click Here to Download the VISA Form

Valid passports and an entry visa are essential. Travellers to Bhutan are permitted only as a member of a commercially organized tour group. Visa clearances are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thimphu and must be obtained before departing for Bhutan. Druk Air tickets cannot be purchased without visa clearance. At your point of entry your visa will be stamped on your passport.

Following informations should be forwarded to us at least three weeks prior to the date of travel for processing visa with the concerned authorities.
     • Full Name
     • Permanent Address
     • Place of Birth, Date of Birth
     • Nationality
     • Profession
     • Nature of Passport: Diplomatic / Official / Ordinary / UN Laissez Passer
     • Passport Number, Date of Issue, Place of Issue, Date of Expiry
     • Date & Duration of visit
Actual visa is stamped on arrival in Bhutan, while visa is cleared in advance and a visa clearance number issued.

NOTE: Visas cannot be obtained from Bhutanese embassies abroad.

CUSTOMS
Export of antiques, plants or animal products are strictly prohibited. Cameras, video cameras, computers and personal electronic equipment must be declared on arrival and will be checked upon departure.

Fill in the online form given below or Click Here to Download the VISA Form

Please fill this VISA FORM in detail and it is best to FAX to us in order to process the VISA

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

PROTOCOL DIVISION

THIMPHU

VISA APPLICATION FORM

(Please fill in block capital letters)

NOTE : If any particulars furnished below are found to be incorrect or if information is found to have been withheld, the visa if granted, is liable to be cancelled at any time.

1.	Full Name Mr/Mrs/Ms	:
2.	Permanent Address	:
3.	Place of Birth	:
	Date of Birth
4.	Nationality	:
5.	Nature of Passport	::	Diplomatic Official Ordinary UN Laisser
6.	Passport Number	:
	Date of Issue	:
7.	Place of Issue	:
	Date of Expiry	:
8.	Occupation / Profession	:
9.	Period for which visa is required	:
10.	Point of entry/exit into Bhutan
	Entry	:
	Exit	:
11.	Purpose for visiting Bhutan	:
12.	Is this your first visit to Bhutan ?	:	Yes No
	If not, give details of your earlier visit	:
	Place	:
	Date
	Signature of the Applicant Click to upload your signature file	:
	(Please delete whichever is not applicable) For Official use only.
	Type of Visa	:
	Visa Number
	Date of Issue	:
	Visa clearance number

Please print a copy of this filled in form for your reference.