Bhutanese visa resources
Documents you need for a Bhutan visa
A valid passport is the baseline for every category, with additional sponsor recommendations and certificates required for work, study and dependent visas.
Important
For most categories you need a passport valid for at least six months from your intended date of departure from Bhutan and a completed visa application form. Tourists applying online also submit a passport-style photo and confirmed travel and accommodation details.
Work permit applications additionally require approval from the Department of Labour, employer and employee undertakings, a copy of the relevant visa or entry permit, and a medical fitness certificate issued by a government-certified medical officer in Bhutan. Dependent visa applications require a recommendation from the work permit holder's employer plus notarised marriage or birth certificates. Student applications require a recommendation from the relevant agency and an admission offer from the institution.
The Department of Immigration may request additional documents during assessment.
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.