Bhutan visa requirements checker for Indians
Check the current Bhutan visa route, entry type and travel requirements for Indian passport holders travelling for tourism. Verified values are shown where available.
Bhutan visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Bhutan entry and permit guidance for Indian citizens.
- Visa route for Indian passport holders
- Entry permit (no visa required for Indian citizens)
- Entry type
- Permit
- Government fee
- No visa fee: Indian nationals need only an entry permit, issued free by Bhutan's Department of Immigration. Separately, a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of INR/Nu 1,200 per person per night is payable for the stay (children 6-12 at 50%, age 5 and under exempt); it is not a visa fee and is not included here.
- Processing time
- Bhutan Tourism says a correctly completed visa application can take up to five days to process; errors cause delays.
- Visa validity
- 90 days from issue
- Passport validity required
- 6 months
- How you apply
- Online via Government portal
What to know before you travel
- Indian citizens follow special Bhutan entry arrangements.
- Permit and fee requirements can change.
Source: Department of Tourism Bhutan · Last verified 2026-10-26. Entry rules can change at short notice, so check the official source before you book non-refundable travel.
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