e-Visa available Bhutan

Bhutan Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Most visitors need an e-Visa for Bhutan — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

e-Visa available — Bhutan requires all non-Indian visitors to obtain a visa in ADVANCE online via the official immigration portal (immi.gov.bt): US$40 visa fee plus a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per night. Indian nationals need NO visa - they get an Entry Permit (online or on arrival) and pay a reduced SDF of Nu 1,200 per night.

Bhutan visa at a glance

Government visa fee: US$40 (one-off, non-refundable visa application fee)
Processing time: Reviewed within about 5 working days (apply 2-3 weeks before departure)
Validity: For the approved travel dates; single entry per itinerary
Maximum stay: As per approved itinerary (extendable)
Visa required?: All non-Indian foreign nationals

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Bhutan?

Travellers from India, Bangladesh, Maldives — entry permit (no visa) with reduced SDF. can generally enter Bhutan without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Bhutan requires all non-Indian visitors to obtain a visa in ADVANCE online via the official immigration portal (immi.gov.bt): US$40 visa fee plus a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per night. Indian nationals need NO visa - they get an Entry Permit (online or on arrival) and pay a reduced SDF of Nu 1,200 per night.. All non-Indian foreign nationals

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from India, Bangladesh, Maldives — entry permit (no visa) with reduced SDF. do not require a visa for Bhutan for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Department of Immigration Bhutan) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Bhutan visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: Yes

Tourist Visa + Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)

Official fee: US$40 (one-off, non-refundable visa application fee)

Validity: For the approved travel dates; single entry per itinerary
Max stay: As per approved itinerary (extendable)
Time to approval: Reviewed within about 5 working days (apply 2-3 weeks before departure)
Processing time: Reviewed within about 5 working days (apply 2-3 weeks before departure)
Where to apply: https://immi.gov.bt/

Who needs it: All non-Indian foreign nationals

Visa-free: India, Bangladesh, Maldives — entry permit (no visa) with reduced SDF.

Required documents

Digital copy of passport valid at least 6 months
Recent digital passport photo
Arrival and departure dates
Payment details
Signed online Pledge of Friendship

Arrival card: None

Extra charges: SDF US$100 per adult per night (50% concession for children 6-12; under 5 exempt)

SDF is the main cost — budget US$100/night on top of hotels/guide.

Source: Department of Immigration Bhutan · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Entry Permit - Indian Nationals

Official fee: No visa fee

Validity: Per permit issued
Time to verify: On arrival (if applied at checkpoint)
Time to approval: Same-day at entry point, or online within about 5 working days
Processing time: Same-day at entry point, or online within about 5 working days
Where to apply: https://immi.gov.bt/

Who needs it: Indian nationals (regional arrangement)

Required documents

Valid Indian passport OR Voter ID card (issued by Election Commission of India)
Passport photo
For children: birth certificate/school ID

Extra charges: SDF Nu 1,200 (approx INR 1,200) per person per night (50% off children 6-12; under 5 exempt). Visits under 24 hours to border towns Phuentsholing, Samtse, Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar are SDF-exempt.

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Bhutan visa — frequently asked questions

Non-Indian tourists must obtain the visa in advance online (no visa on arrival). Approval is issued electronically after paying the US$40 fee and the SDF.

The Sustainable Development Fee - US$100 per adult per night for international tourists; Indian nationals pay a concessionary Nu 1,200 per person per night.

Yes. Singaporeans (like all non-Indians) must apply online in advance, pay US$40 + US$100/night SDF, and receive the visa before travel.

No visa - Indians get an Entry Permit (online or on arrival) using a valid passport or Voter ID card, and pay the reduced Nu 1,200/night SDF.

Yes - children aged 6-12 get a 50% SDF discount; children 5 and under are fully exempt.

Yes - visits under 24 hours to Phuentsholing, Samtse, Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar are SDF-exempt; staying longer triggers the SDF.

Online applications are reviewed within about 5 working days; apply 2-3 weeks before departure to be safe.

A digital passport copy (valid 6+ months), a recent digital photo, travel dates and payment - plus signing the online Pledge of Friendship.

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