Getting Bhutan Visa

It’s mandatory for all foreigners traveling to Bhutan to apply for their visa in advance. Visas for tourists is arranged and processed by  tour operators like Adventure Bhutan Travel. No foreign mission abroad grants Bhutan tourist visas.

In order for us to process it with concerned authorities, a completed visa application form must be forwarded to us at least three weeks prior to the date of travel. You can fill out the form online or download pdf form (62kb) and mail us the completed visa form.

While your visa is cleared in advance the actual visa is stamped on arrival in Bhutan. A visa clearance number is issued when your visa has been approved.

There is no application fee, only visa fee paid with your tour payment.

Flying to Bhutan

For all travelers, entering Bhutan by Druk Air, the visa clearance number is forwarded to the concerned overseas Druk Air station. Without the clearance number, passengers will not be allowed to board the flight. We will send you a copy of the visa approval letter several days in advance. You can board the plane with the letter issued by the Immigration Department that we send you.

Traveling overland into Bhutan

For travelers, entering into the country by surface through Phuntsholing (the border town in south of Bhutan) the visa is stamped on arrival at the immigration desk. You will carry a copy of the visa approval letter we send you.

2. Decide on the dates to visit Bhutan.
Bhutan has four seasons and the best season to visit Bhutan is in the spring and autumn. These seasons not only coincide with the best weather, but there are also many tsechu festivals taking place at this time.
See the current guide to the dates for the festivals in 2010

3. Contact us
Get in touch with us through the inquiry page, or send us an email to arrange a visit. Adventure Bhutan will process your visa.
We will also arrange your Druk Air tickets to and from Bhutan.

All other logistical arrangements like hotel rooms, transport and guides will be arranged by us in consultation with you.

4. Confirm your payments and formalities
Once your payments and logistics are complete, there is only one step left.

5. Get on that plane and meet our representative at Paro