Visa guide
Everything you need to prepare a confident visa application.
Processing time
5-7 working days
Starting price
INR 3,500
Visa types
5 options
Support
Expert guidance
01 / Overview
Discover Bhutan visa requirements before your carefully planned Himalayan cultural escape.
Purpose of the visa
Bhutan travel permits and visas facilitate approved tourism, business, study, transit and medical visits.
Important information
Most leisure travel is arranged through an approved operator. Confirm route, permits and current sustainability charges before booking.
Your next step
Download the checklist, mark off what you have, then send your travel details to our team.
Start application02 / Choose your route
Fees shown are indicative service starting points.
For holidays, sightseeing and visiting friends or family.
Processing
5-10 working days
Fee from
INR 3,500
Validity
Usually 60-90 days from issue
Stay
Up to 30-60 days per visit
Leisure travel and short visits
For meetings, negotiations, trade events and commercial visits.
Processing
7-12 working days
Fee from
INR 5,000
Validity
Usually 90 days to 1 year
Stay
Up to 30-90 days per visit
Business meetings and commercial activity without local employment
For students enrolled in an approved school, college or university.
Processing
10-20 working days
Fee from
INR 7,500
Validity
For the course duration
Stay
As approved by the institution
Full-time study at a recognised institution
For travellers passing through the country en route to another destination.
Processing
3-7 working days
Fee from
INR 2,000
Validity
Usually 15-30 days
Stay
24-96 hours
Airport transit or a short stopover
For planned treatment at an approved hospital or medical provider.
Processing
7-15 working days
Fee from
INR 5,500
Validity
Usually 60-180 days
Stay
As approved for treatment
Medical consultation, treatment and recovery
03 / Prepare well
Original passport with sufficient validity
Recent passport-size photograph
Recent bank statement or financial proof
Confirmed or reserved flight itinerary
Hotel reservation or host address
Signed cover letter explaining the trip
Employment or business documents
04 / Your checklist
Use the interactive checklist on this page or download a printable copy for your file.
Download PDF checklist05 / Passport
Minimum validity
At least 6 months from arrival
Blank pages required
At least 2 blank pages
Passport condition
Passport must be valid and undamaged
06 / Photograph
Photo size
35 mm x 45 mm
Background
Plain white background
Face percentage
Face should be clearly visible
Resolution
Sharp, recent colour photo
File size
Up to 2 MB
Format
JPEG
07 / Official details
Embassy address
Royal Bhutanese Embassy
Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Consulate address
For visa support, contact the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi
Working hours
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Contact information
Phone: +91 11 2688 9230
Email: info@bhutanembassy.in
08 / Start your application
Share your details and our visa team will contact you with the next steps.
