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Best for Digital NomadsBest for RetireesBest Golden VisasBest for StudentsBest Work VisasAll rankings →United Arab Emirates citizens are required to obtain a Bhutan Tourist Visa — USD 40 visa fee + USD 100/night Sustainable Development Fee before travelling to Bhutan. You must submit a formal application at the Bhutan embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
To apply for a Bhutan Tourist Visa — USD 40 visa fee + USD 100/night Sustainable Development Fee, book an appointment at the nearest Bhutan embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 5 days. The government fee is USD 40.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Bhutan embassy or official government website before booking travel.
Document requirements are not yet listed for this visa. Check back soon.
United Arab Emirates citizens require a visa to enter Bhutan based on the current immigration requirements set by Bhutan's government. United Arab Emirates passport holders must apply through the Bhutan embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
| USD 40 one-time visa fee + USD 100 per person per night Sustainable Development Fee (fixed until 31 Aug 2027); SDF paid with visa application at the Department of Tourism portal; children 6–12 pay 50% SDF, under 6 exempt; Bangladeshi nationals: concessional SDF arrangements apply — verify at bhutan.travel |
| USD 40.00 |
Fees are in USD and subject to change. Verify at the official government website.
Times are estimates. Apply well in advance of travel.
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