The Visa Desk · for Indian passports
Bhutan visa.
The honest, current version: what it costs, what they ask for, and how long it really takes. Checked June 2026.
Tourist
What it isNo visa, but an entry permit + Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for Indians
FeesSDF ₹1,200 per person per night (concessional for Indians) + permit
TakesPermit processed online / on arrival
ValidityPer permit
Apply viaPermit online (official portal) or on arrival at Paro/Phuentsholing
Good to knowIndians need a valid passport (6 months) OR Voter ID, an entry permit, and must pay the SDF. Book registered hotels.
The document checklist
- Passport (6+ months) or Voter ID
- Entry permit (official portal or registered agent)
- SDF payment (₹1,200/person/night)
- Confirmed bookings at registered hotels
- Passport photos
Business
What it isNo visa, but an entry permit + Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for Indians
FeesSDF ₹1,200 per person per night (concessional for Indians) + permit
TakesPermit processed online / on arrival
ValidityPer permit
Apply viaPermit online (official portal) or on arrival at Paro/Phuentsholing
Good to knowBusiness visit, Indians need a valid passport (6 months) OR Voter ID, an entry permit, and must pay the SDF. Book registered hotels.
We do this end to end
Forms, appointment, the exact photo spec, a personal document checklist in your travel wallet, and a human who has filed this exact visa before. You pack, we paper.
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Rules move. We verify against official sources and update this page; always confirm at the time you apply.
Sources: bhutan.travelimmi.gov.bt