As part of the visa application process, you will be required to pay the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per day (per adult; concessionary rates apply for children). More information about the SDF can be found here.

A non-refundable, one-off visa application fee of US$40 is also payable.

You can apply online for a visa or permit by completing an application form, or if you’re travelling with a tour operator or staying at a hotel, they can apply on your behalf. 

You can apply for yourself and anyone you’re travelling with, provided you have the required information for each person travelling.

To apply for a visa online you will need:

• A digital copy of a valid passport

• A recent digital passport photo

• Arrival and departure dates 

• Payment details (we recommend that you inform your bank that you will be making an international payment transfer to Bhutan to avoid any payment delays or issues)

There are a few simple steps to follow when you apply for your visa:

• Sign our Pledge of Friendship, thus committing to protecting, preserving and positively contributing to our kingdom

• Create an account

• Add your travel information

• Pay for your visa application and the SDF fee for your planned stay

You can save your application at any time and return to complete it at a later date. Once submitted, it will be reviewed within five working days.

If you have any questions, please contact our host team or a certified tour operator or hotel.

Visitors from India, Bangladesh and the Maldives

Visitors from India require a permit. You may apply for this before travelling here, or if you’re travelling with a tour operator or staying at a hotel, they can apply on your behalf. No fees are payable in advance. 

You can also apply at your point of entry, but please be aware that there may be a long wait depending on the number of applicants at the time. If you are applying for a permit on arrival, you will need a passport-size photograph.Your SDF is payable when applying for your permit, either online or in person. 

Visitors from Bangladesh and the Maldives require a visa, but the process is the same as the one outlined above for Indian nationals: you may apply and pay the relevant SDF online.