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Indian nationals do not require a visa for Bhutan and instead obtain an entry permit, available online through the Department of Immigration portal or on arrival at the regional immigration offices on the Indo-Bhutan border (Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkhar and Samtse). There is no visa fee, but Indian visitors pay a concessionary Sustainable Development Fee of INR 1,200 per adult per night (with children's concessions) introduced under the 2023 reform. Indian nationals may enter with a valid passport or a Voter Identity Card; the entry permit is the standard travel authorisation for Indian tourists. The permit does not authorise employment, which requires a separate work permit.

Срок оформления

1 день

Nationals of Bangladesh and the Maldives are treated as regional visitors and follow the same online application process as other foreign tourists, paying the USD 40 visa application fee and the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF). As of the 2023 SDF reform, regional nationals from these countries are no longer exempt from the SDF and pay USD 100 per adult per night, with the standard children's concessions. Applications are made through the Department of Immigration portal and reviewed within five working days, permitting stays of up to 90 days. Like the general tourist visa, it does not authorise work or study.

Государственный сбор

$40

Срок оформления

5 дней

Макс. пребывание

90 дней

Срок действия

90 дней

All visitors except nationals of India, Bangladesh and the Maldives require a visa before travelling to Bhutan, applied for online through the Department of Immigration portal. A non-refundable, one-off visa application fee of USD 40 is payable, alongside the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 100 per adult per night (children aged 6 to 12 pay 50 percent, children under 6 are exempt). The SDF is collected by Bhutan's National Exchequer and the visa is only issued once it has been paid; applicants also sign a Pledge of Friendship as part of the process. Applications are reviewed within five working days, and the visa permits a stay of up to 90 days from the date of entry. The visa does not authorise work or study and does not lead to residence.

Государственный сбор

$40

Срок оформления

5 дней

Макс. пребывание

90 дней

Срок действия

90 дней

The route permit is an internal travel authorisation, not a primary entry visa: it is issued to existing valid immigration permit holders to allow movement beyond municipal areas into restricted parts of the Kingdom. It is processed only upon arrival in Bhutan, with a turnaround of one working day, and is granted for a duration not exceeding thirty days at a time. Unless otherwise specified, the route permit is restricted to municipal areas. Applicants provide a recommendation letter from the employer, agency or Bhutanese counterpart as applicable, a copy of their valid immigration permit and a travel itinerary. It supplements, and does not replace, a tourist visa or entry permit.

Срок оформления

1 день

Макс. пребывание

30 дней

Срок действия

30 дней

The business visa enables a foreign national to conduct business in Bhutan and is issued by the Department of Immigration on the basis of documentary evidence that the applicant has received government approval to establish or carry on business within the Kingdom. It is distinct from the tourist visa and is tied to an approved commercial purpose rather than leisure travel. Bhutan tightly controls foreign business activity, so the visa is granted only where the underlying business approval exists. Published fee, validity and maximum-stay figures are not specified on the official Department of Immigration pages, so applicants should confirm current terms directly with the Department.

Срок оформления

5 дней

The student visa admits a foreign national to Bhutan to study, for an approved period that depends on the length of their course of study. It is issued by the Department of Immigration and is tied to enrolment at a recognised Bhutanese institution. Foreign student admission is limited, and the visa is granted on the basis of an admission or enrolment confirmation. Published fees are not specified on the official Department of Immigration page, and applicants should confirm current terms with the Department and their institution.

Срок оформления

5 дней

The work permit is the authorisation that actually allows foreigners aged 18 and above, who already hold an entry permit (Indian nationals) or employment visa (other nationalities), to work in Bhutan. It is issued by the Department of Immigration subject to prior approval from the Department of Labour and clearance from relevant agencies. Applicants must submit completed employer and employee undertakings, a medical fitness certificate including a general health and drug test issued by a Bhutan government-certified medical officer, and (for Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldivian nationals) notarised academic certificates. A maximum age limit applies to foreign workers. Published fee figures are not specified on the official page; the permit is renewable subject to continued approvals.

Срок оформления

5 дней

Макс. пребывание

365 дней

Срок действия

365 дней

The employment visa allows a foreign national to enter Bhutan for work, for a maximum period of one year, and is heavily controlled. It is issued by the Department of Immigration only after the applicant secures approval from the Department of Labour under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment. Foreign employment in Bhutan is predominantly project, expert or specialist based, and a maximum age limit applies to foreign workers. The employment visa is the entry authorisation that precedes the separate work permit, which the worker must obtain on arrival before commencing work. Published fees are not specified on the official Department of Immigration page.

Срок оформления

5 дней

Макс. пребывание

365 дней

Срок действия

365 дней

The dependent permit is narrowly defined: it is issued to the spouse and children of an official of an international organisation, an overseas employee, hydropower project staff, Dantak and IMTRAT personnel, and professional work-permit holders. It is not a general family-reunification route for foreigners and does not extend to dependents of ordinary tourists or most workers. The permit follows the principal's authorised stay in Bhutan. Published fee, validity and stay figures are not specified on the official Department of Immigration pages, so applicants should confirm with the Department.

Срок оформления

5 дней

The diplomatic and official visa is for government delegations, officials and persons on official postings or assignments to Bhutan. Only individuals holding diplomatic passports may apply for a diplomatic visa when visiting Bhutan for official purposes and postings or assignments. It is issued by the Department of Immigration, typically on the recommendation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade. Fees, validity and maximum-stay figures depend on the assignment and bilateral arrangements and are not published on the official Department of Immigration pages.

Срок оформления

5 дней