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Bhutan Visa & Travel Costs
Everything you need to know about visa requirements, tour pricing, and budgeting your Bhutan adventure
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Daily Visa Fee
International Tourists:
$100 per person per night
Indian Tourists:
Exempt from daily visa fee
Sustainable Development Fee
Included in the daily visa cost
International Tourists:
$100 per person per night
Indian Tourists:
INR 12,00 per person per night
Discount for Indian Children:
50% for ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and under
Purpose Of Fees
Supports sustainable development projects that benefit Bhutan's people, environment and economy
Visa Application Process
Must apply through a registered tour operator or travel agent
Visa Fee:
$40 per person (separate from daily fee)
Pre-Arrival Requirement
Obtain a visa before arrival
Present visa clearance letter upon arrival at Paro International Airport
Total Cost For A 5-Day Trip To Bhutan
Here's the total cost for a 5-day trip to Bhutan:
For International Tourists
Daily Visa Fee: $100 per day × 5 days = $500
Visa Application Fee: $40
Total Cost: $500 + $40 = $540 per person
For Indian Tourists
Sustainable Development Fee: INR 1,200 per night × 5 nights = INR 6,000
Visa Application Fee: No visa fee required.
Total Cost: INR 6,000 per person
Tourists can apply for an e-visa at https://visit.doi.gov.bt/ with outlined procedures and documents. Alternatively, e-visas are available through Bhutanese tour operators, hotels, or guides. Visit https://www.tourism.gov.bt/ for more details.
Document requirements
Copy of Passport (other nationals)
Recent passport size photo
Copy of Passport / Voter ID card / Birth Certificate for children below the age of 18 years (for nationals of India)
Passport must have minimum validity of six months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan
Valid travel insurance
The Department may ask for additional documents during assessment, if required
