PERMIT VISA & CUSTOM
VISA, PASSPORT & CUSTOM
A visa is required for traveling to Bhutan and it
is processed and arranged by us. No foreign mission
grants tourist visa.
Please fill up the visa application form after downloading
and forward it to us atleast three weeks prior to
date of travel, for processing visa with the concerned
authorities.
[ Please
down load visa application form ]
In addition, four copies of original passport size
photographs should be mailed to us along with these
informations. Actual visa is stamped on arrival in
Bhutan while visa is cleared in advance and a visa
clearance number issued.
For all travelers, entering Bhutan by Druk Air, the
visa clearance number is forwarded to concerned overseas
Druk Air stations and without the Clearance Number;
passengers are not allowed to board the flight. Visa
Clearance Number is also required while issuing Druk
Air tickets.
For all travelers, entering into the country by surface
through Phuntsholing (the border town south of Bhutan),
the visa is stamped on arrival and Clearance Number
is forwarded to Foreign Ministry's office for references
and record.
Visa fee is US$ 20.00 per person for 14 days visa,
which can be further extended with additional fee
of US$ 15.00. Visa fee is payable on arrival in cash.
For FITs / GITs traveling during festivals, visa
particulars must be sent to us atleast 6 weeks prior
to your date of travel as festivals are peak time
for tourists and all tour formalities are required
to be completed well in advance.
NOTE : Visas cannot be obtained at Bhutanese
embassies.
CUSTOM
Export of antiques, plants or animal products are
strictly prohibited. Cameras, video cameras, computers
and personal electronic equipment must be declared
on arrival and will be checked upon departure.
