Apply for your eVisa
Prepare your documents, submit your application, and check your approval before travel.
Prepare your application
Submit the tourist visa online before travel. A tour operator or hotel can apply on your behalf. Pay the processing fee and the applicable Sustainable Development Fee for the planned stay.
Submit through the official channel
Use Bhutan tourist eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Getting started [1]
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Prepare your application
Submit the tourist visa online before travel. A tour operator or hotel can apply on your behalf. Pay the processing fee and the applicable Sustainable Development Fee for the planned stay.
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Submit through the official channel
Use Bhutan tourist eVisa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
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Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Already applied
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Keep your reference
Save your application reference, payment receipt and the email address used to apply.
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Follow up through your application channel
Check the official application service or responsible mission for a decision and any requests for information.
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Wait for the decision
A submitted application or payment receipt does not establish that a visa or authorisation has been granted.
Have approval
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Compare it with your passport
Check your name, passport number and the passport you will actually use to travel.
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Check dates and entries
Read the validity dates, permitted stay and number of entries. These are separate conditions.
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Prepare for the journey
Follow the official instructions for carrying or displaying your permission, and complete the entry checklist below.
Check your stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees and processing time
Plan your budget and travel dates with the published fees and timing guidance.
What it costs
- Visa fee
- USD 40
Published government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay.
Up to 5 working days
For a correctly completed application; apply early to allow for corrections and payment.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Entry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Budget for the separate daily SDF
For most non-Indian tourists, the Sustainable Development Fee is USD 100 per adult per night, USD 50 for ages 6–11, and zero under age 6. It is separate from the one-off visa fee; confirm the amount for your dates and passport before paying.
Before and during your visit to Bhutan
Check the issued visa dates
The tourist visa route has a 90-day maximum; check the actual dates and stay period granted on your visa or at entry before planning a longer visit.
Arrange a certified guide for travel
Bhutan’s tourism FAQ says visitors need a certified guide during travel and an accredited guide or tour operator for treks. Confirm the arrangement for your itinerary, especially beyond border towns.
Bhutan travel essentials
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Currency
- BTN
- Calling code
- +975
Bhutan entry questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
For tourism in Bhutan, ordinary passport holders from France need an eVisa before travel. The stay limit is 90 days per visit.
How long can I stay in Bhutan?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after planned departure.
How much is the government fee?
USD 40 per person (online application).
How long does a decision take?
Up to 5 working days. For a correctly completed application; apply early to allow for corrections and payment.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Bhutan’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open Bhutan tourist eVisa
Submit the tourist visa online before travel. A tour operator or hotel can apply on your behalf. Pay the processing fee and the applicable Sustainable Development Fee for the planned stay.
Check Bhutan’s tourist entry guidance
Official tourist visa and permit information.
Open Bhutan tourist eVisa
· Bhutan Department of ImmigrationSubmit the tourist visa online before travel. A tour operator or hotel can apply on your behalf. Pay the processing fee and the applicable Sustainable Development Fee for the planned stay.
https://www.immi.gov.bt/Check Bhutan’s tourist entry guidance
· Bhutan — Department of ImmigrationOfficial tourist visa and permit information.
https://www.doi.gov.bt/?lang=en&page_id=1334
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Bhutan with an ordinary France passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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