Traveling to Bhutan is a unique and well-regulated experience designed to protect the country’s culture, environment, and local communities. All international travelers visiting Bhutan require a valid visa or travel permit, which must be arranged in advance through an authorized Bhutan travel operator such as Treasure Door to Bhutan.

Our team assists you throughout the entire visa process to ensure your entry to Bhutan is smooth, secure, and stress-free.

A Bhutan visa is required for:

• Travellers from all international countries
• Tourist visitors, holiday travellers, photographers, trekkers, etc.
• Travellers booking private, luxury, group, or tailor-made trips

The only exceptions are:

• Indian national
•  Bangladeshi nationals
• Maldivian nationals

They do not require a traditional visa but must obtain an Entry Permit upon arrival or prior to travel.

Treasure Door to Bhutan also assists these travellers with permit arrangements.

As your travel operator, we will:

• Collect your required travel documents
• Submit your visa application to the Tourism Department/Immigration
• Coordinate government approval
•  Send you your official Bhutan Visa Clearance Letter

This document is required for:

•  Airline check-in
• Immigration clearance
• Entry into Bhutan

To process your Bhutan visa, we require:

• A scanned copy of your passport (valid for at least 6 months)
• Confirmed travel itinerary
•  Payment of SDF & visa/permit fees (as applicable)

Our team will guide you if any additional documents are needed.

Average processing time:

• 5–7 working days during normal travel periods
• Longer during festival and peak seasons

We recommend submitting documents well in advance of your travel dates.
Urgent visa requests may be supported on a case-by-case basis.

All international travelers are required to pay:

• Bhutan Visa Fee
• Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)

The SDF contributes to:

• Environmental conservation
• Infrastructure development
• Community and cultural preservation
• Free education and healthcare for Bhutanese citizens

Our quotations always clearly outline all inclusions and applicable fees.

Once approved, your visa is:

• Electronically linked to your passport
• Verified at airport immigration

Upon arrival in Bhutan:

• Present your Visa Clearance Letter
• Show passport and travel documents
• Receive official visa endorsement

Our team and guide will be present at the airport to welcome and assist you.

Nationals of India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives do not require a traditional visa.Instead, they must obtain an Entry Permit
Required documents include:

• Valid passport
• Or Indian Voter ID (for Indian citizens)
• Recent passport photograph
• Confirmed hotel or tour booking
• SDF and permit processing (as applicable)

Entry permits may be issued:

•  At Paro International Airport
•  Or at designated land border entry points

Treasure Door to Bhutan can also arrange pre-approved permits to ensure smooth entry.

Some regions of Bhutan require an additional Route Permit or Special Area Permit, especially for:

• Central and Eastern Bhutan
• Trekking regions
• Restricted cultural site

We will arrange all required permits for your itinerary in advance.

Please ensure:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months
• Visa or Entry Permit approval issued
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• International flights confirmed
• Copies of travel documents saved or printed

Our team reviews all documents with you before travel.