{"id":5045,"date":"2026-02-11T02:43:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=5045"},"modified":"2026-02-12T02:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:14:08","slug":"do-indians-need-visa-for-bhutan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/11\/do-indians-need-visa-for-bhutan\/","title":{"rendered":"Bhutan visa for Indians"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want to visit Bhutan? If you are Indian traveler, you do not need Bhutan visa. But you must follow Bhutan\u2019s entry rules. Bhutan controls tourism to protect its culture and nature. Because of this, Indian citizens need Entry Permit before traveling. In this guide, you will learn how to apply for Bhutan Entry Permit, how long you can stay, fees you need to pay, and other important details for your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e42480c2518\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e42480c2518\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e42480c2518\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/11\/do-indians-need-visa-for-bhutan\/#Do_Indians_need_Visa_for_Bhutan\" title=\"Do Indians need Visa for Bhutan\">Do Indians need Visa for Bhutan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/11\/do-indians-need-visa-for-bhutan\/#Stay_Period_and_Validity\" title=\"Stay Period and Validity&nbsp;\">Stay Period and Validity&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/11\/do-indians-need-visa-for-bhutan\/#When_to_Apply_for_Bhutan_Visa\" title=\"When to Apply for Bhutan Visa\">When to Apply for Bhutan Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/11\/do-indians-need-visa-for-bhutan\/#Bhutan_permit_cost_for_Indian\" title=\"Bhutan permit cost for Indian\">Bhutan permit cost for Indian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/11\/do-indians-need-visa-for-bhutan\/#How_to_apply_for_Bhutan_visa\" title=\"How to apply for Bhutan visa\">How to apply for Bhutan visa<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/11\/do-indians-need-visa-for-bhutan\/#Bhutan_Visa_Requirements_for_Indian_Citizens\" title=\"Bhutan Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens\">Bhutan Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/11\/do-indians-need-visa-for-bhutan\/#Bhutan_visa_photo_requirements\" title=\"Bhutan visa photo requirements\">Bhutan visa photo requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/11\/do-indians-need-visa-for-bhutan\/#Bhutan_visa_processing_time\" title=\"Bhutan visa processing time\">Bhutan visa processing time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Indians_need_Visa_for_Bhutan\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Do Indians need Visa for Bhutan<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">You do not need visa to visit Bhutan if you hold Indian passport. But, you must get Entry Permit to enter country. With this permit, you can travel to Thimphu, Paro, and Phuentsholing without visa.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">If you want to explore districts other than these three, you must apply for Restricted Area Permit (RAP) or Special Area Permit (SAP). These permits extend your travel rights and allow you to visit places like Punakha, Haa Valley, or Bumthang.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_Period_and_Validity\"><\/span>Stay Period and Validity&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you enter Bhutan through border points like Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkhar, or Paro Airport, your permit is usually valid for 7 to 14 days. With this permit, you can only visit Thimphu, Paro, and Phuentsholing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Permit Type<\/th><th>Initial Stay<\/th><th>Maximum Stay<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tourist Permit<\/td><td>7\u201314 days<\/td><td>Up to 90 days (with extensions)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business Permit<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><td>Based on approval or invitation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to stay longer, you don\u2019t need to exit and re-enter. You can apply for extension at Department of Immigration office in Thimphu. Apply at least 2 days before your permit expires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Apply_for_Bhutan_Visa\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><b>When to Apply for Bhutan Visa<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Official processing of Bhutan entry permits takes 2 &#8211; 5 working days, but best time for you to apply is 15 &#8211; 30 days before trip. If you plan travel during Tshechu festivals, spring months (March &#8211; May), or autumn months (September &#8211; November), apply at least one month before journey. If you prefer last-minute plan, you can apply for permit on arrival at Paro International Airport or border gates like Phuentsholing or Gelephu. Keep in mind that during peak months, biometric queues can take 3 &#8211; 5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhutan_permit_cost_for_Indian\"><\/span>Bhutan permit cost for Indian<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you travel to Bhutan, you don\u2019t pay any separate visa fee. Instead, you pay daily Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) to keep your entry permit valid. This fee supports Bhutan\u2019s focus on sustainable tourism and helps maintain facilities for visitors while protecting culture and environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For adults aged 12 years and above, fee is \u20b91200 per person for each night of stay. Children between 6 and 12 years pay half of that amount, which is \u20b9600 per person per night. Young children under 6 years are completely exempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply_for_Bhutan_visa\"><\/span>How to apply for Bhutan visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have three main options to get permit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>You can apply through official Bhutan Immigration Services Portal. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorized partners like Itzeazy handle document upload, payment, and application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also apply for Bhutan entry permit on arrival. Available at Paro International Airport or Phuentsholing Pedestrian Terminal. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Here is the step-by-step guide to applying for Bhutan visa online:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit Bhutan Immigration Services Portal: immi.gov.bt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up with your email and create login credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in and select Entry Permit option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter personal details (name, passport or voter ID, date of birth).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload required documents:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay fee for Bhutan visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review your details carefully and then submit application online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhutan_Visa_Requirements_for_Indian_Citizens\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Bhutan Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The following documents are required for obtaining a Bhutan Visa for Indians:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Passport or Voter ID (Adults)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth Certificate (If minor without passport)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel Insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotel Booking Confirmation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel Itinerary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SDF Payment Receipt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport Size Photos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhutan_visa_photo_requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Bhutan visa photo requirements<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">For your Bhutan visa application:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Size: 35mm x 45mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taken within last 6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full face clearly visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No glasses or headgear (except for religious reasons)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhutan_visa_processing_time\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px;\"><b>Bhutan visa processing time<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Bhutan visa processing usually takes 4 to 5 working days after you submit your application. This is an estimated time and may vary depending on type of permit and application process. To avoid delays, make sure you submit all required documents and fill out the application form correctly.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/03\/26\/singapore-tourist-visa-for-indians\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore Tourist Visa for Indians<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/04\/04\/dubai-tourist-visa-for-indians\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai Tourist Visa for Indians<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/04\/23\/germany-tourist-visa-from-india\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7656\" target=\"_blank\">Germany tourist visa for Indian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to visit Bhutan? 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