KnowPassport and Visa Information for Bhutan
Passport Requirements:
- Validity: Ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in Bhutan.
Visa Requirements:
Tourist Visa:
- Travelers to Bhutan are generally required to obtain a tourist visa. Tourist visas for Bhutan are not issued directly by embassies or consulates abroad.
- Tourist visas for Bhutan are usually processed through licensed Bhutanese tour operators. Therefore, you need to plan your visit to Bhutan through an authorized tour operator.
- The tour operator will handle the visa application process on your behalf.
Sponsoring Agency:
- All tourists to Bhutan must travel through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator, who will serve as the sponsoring agency.
Visa Approval Letter:
- Once your travel arrangements are confirmed, the Bhutanese tour operator will obtain a visa approval letter for you from the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB).
Visa Fee:
- The visa fee is included in the overall tour package cost. Bhutan operates on a policy of high-value, low-impact tourism, and the daily tariff is set by the government.
Entry Permit:
- Upon arrival in Bhutan, your visa approval letter will be used to obtain an entry permit at the immigration checkpoint.
