Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Have your travel documents ready for the destination’s entry checks.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Indian visitor SDF
The Sustainable Development Fee is Nu./INR 1,200 per adult per night and Nu./INR 600 for ages 6–11; children under 6 do not pay. This is separate from the Indian entry permit.
Indian passport or voter ID
Indian tourists can use an Indian passport or original voter identity card for the entry permit. Children under 18 may use a passport or birth certificate when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If travelling on a passport, check Bhutan’s six-month post-departure validity requirement.
Practical tips for Bhutan
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
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 at a glance
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Currency
- BTN
- Calling code
- +975
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from India need a visa for Bhutan?
Travelers visiting Bhutan for tourism with an ordinary passport from India do not need a visa. Entry conditions still apply.
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 websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Bhutan entry permit for Indian tourists
Indian visitors need an entry permit, not a visa. Apply online in advance or at the port of entry; advance approval can reduce waiting time.
Check Bhutan’s tourist entry guidance
Official tourist visa and permit information.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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