Bhutan Tourist Visa — USD 40 visa fee + USD 100/night Sustainable Development Feefor 🇮🇳 Indian citizens travelling to 🇧🇹 Bhutan
Indian passport holders do not require a visa to enter Bhutan. You may travel directly without any advance application or prior approval. You may stay up to 90 days per entry.
📋Required Documents9
- ✓Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates
- ✓Completed online visa application via the official visit.doi.gov.bt portal or a licensed Bhutanese tour operator
- ✓Digital passport photo (recent, white background)
- ✓Payment of the USD 40 visa application fee (non-refundable)
- ✓Payment of the Sustainable Development Fee
USD 100 per person per night (discounts apply for children)
- ✓Travel insurance valid for the full duration of the stay (mandatory for visa issuance)
- ✓Confirmed accommodation or tour itinerary within Bhutan
- ✓Flight bookings into Paro (PBH) or land entry plans via Phuentsholing
- ✓Visa clearance letter (issued before travel
airlines check it at check-in; the visa is stamped on arrival)
ℹ️What to Expect
As a Indian passport holder, you can enter Bhutan without applying for a visa in advance. Present your valid passport at the port of entry and confirm your intended stay is within up to 90 days. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Always verify current requirements with the Bhutan embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why Indian passport holders do not need a visa for Bhutan
Indian passport holders can enter Bhutan without a visa because of an existing bilateral visa-waiver agreement or diplomatic arrangement between the two countries. This means Indian citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal