Bhutan Tourist Visa + Sustainable Development Fee (SDF): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
e-Visa: US$40 · Entry Permit - Indian: No visa fee
See official fee detailsBhutan Tourist Visa + Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) at a glance
- Government visa fee
- US$40 (one-off, non-refundable visa application fee)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- Reviewed within about 5 working days (apply 2-3 weeks before departure)
- Maximum stay
- As per approved itinerary (extendable)
- Visa required?
- All non-Indian foreign nationals
- Arrival card
- None
Do you need a visa to Bhutan?
Travellers from India, Bangladesh, Maldives — entry permit (no visa) with reduced SDF. can generally enter Bhutan without a visa. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Bhutan visa options
Verified from government sources · 29 Sep 2026Tourist 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 29 Sep 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Bhutan visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇦🇺Australia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇺🇸United States | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇦Canada | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇩🇪Germany | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇫🇷France | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇦🇪UAE | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇷🇺Russia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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