Please
note this visa requirements are for US citizens only. If you are not a US citizen please contact our office at (914) 592-2760.
Us
passport must be signed, valid for at least 6 months and with at least 2-3 blank
visa pages not amendment pages in passport. If your passport does not meet the
requirements, we can assist with obtaining new passport,
passport renewal or additional
pages for a valid US passport.
Entry
requirements:
Visa
application should be made at the Department of Tourism in Bhutan at least 2 1/2
months in advance. Applications for tourist visa have to be made by the tour operator.
Before departure, passengers must obtain a "Visa Clearance" through
the tour operator (takes 10 days to process). Airline tickets will not be issued
without this clearance. Visa will be stamped in passport at port of entry (Paro
Airport) after payment of USD 20. Entry refused if coming for
mountaineering, publicity and other research activities.
Visitor
must hold:
2 passport photos; and
Confirmed return or onward
ticket; and
All documents required for next destination; and
Sufficient
funds of USD 200 per day of stay.
All visitors must book with a registered
tour operator in Bhutan through a travel agent abroad. Not all areas and religious
establishments are open for tourists.
Visas
are valid for 15 days after arriving in Bhutan.
Extension
of 6 months possible at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Visa Division in Thimphu
after payment of BTN 510.
Health
Requirements:
Vaccinations
are NOT required unless travel is from or through an infected area.
