# 🇧🇹 Bhutan — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Bhutan from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/bhutan

11 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **India**: Visa-free
- **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bhutan Visa for Bangladesh and Maldives Nationals | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $40 | — | 5 days |
| Bhutan Entry Permit for Indian Nationals | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | — | — | — | 1 day |
| Bhutan Tourist Visa (e-Visa with Sustainable Development Fee) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $40 | — | 5 days |
| Bhutan Route Permit (Restricted Areas) | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | 1 day |
| Bhutan Business Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 5 days |

- **Bhutan Visa for Bangladesh and Maldives Nationals** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Travel dates, Payment of fees, Pledge of Friendship · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: bhutan.travel
- **Bhutan Entry Permit for Indian Nationals** — Key documents: Passport or Voter Identity Card, Entry permit application form, Birth certificate for minors, SDF payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: doi.gov.bt
- **Bhutan Tourist Visa (e-Visa with Sustainable Development Fee)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Travel dates, Pledge of Friendship, Payment of fees · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: bhutan.travel
- **Bhutan Route Permit (Restricted Areas)** — Key documents: Route permit application form, Valid immigration permit, Travel itinerary · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: doi.gov.bt
- **Bhutan Business Visa** — Key documents: Business approval evidence, Passport, Visa application form · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.bt

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bhutan Student Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 5 days |

- **Bhutan Student Visa** — Key documents: Admission or enrolment letter, Passport, Visa application form · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.bt

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Nomad Residence Programme (Gelephu Mindfulness City) | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Bhutan Employment Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | 5 days |
| Bhutan Work Permit for Foreign Workers | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | 5 days |

- **Digital Nomad Residence Programme (Gelephu Mindfulness City)** — Launched January 2026 within the Gelephu Mindfulness City special region: a 12-month renewable residence permit (max 24 months) requiring a refundable USD 10,000 deposit in gold-backed TER tokens plus a USD 2,800 annual fee. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: imidaily.com
- **Bhutan Employment Visa** — Key documents: Department of Labour approval, Passport, Visa application form · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: doi.gov.bt
- **Bhutan Work Permit for Foreign Workers** — Key documents: Work permit application form, Employer undertaking, Employee undertaking, Entry permit or employment visa, Medical fitness certificate, Academic certificate, Passport photograph, Department of Labour approval · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: doi.gov.bt

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bhutan Dependent Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 5 days |

- **Bhutan Dependent Permit** — Key documents: Proof of relationship, Principal's status document, Passport, Application form · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: doi.gov.bt

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bhutan Diplomatic and Official Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 5 days |

- **Bhutan Diplomatic and Official Visa** — Key documents: Diplomatic or official passport, Note verbale or official request, MFA recommendation, Visa application form · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.bt

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