Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Bhutan.
- SHORT STAYTOURISTSONLINE APPLICATIONTourist e-VisaThe online visa most foreign tourists need to visit Bhutan, issued once you pay the visa fee and the daily Sustainable Development Fee.View visa details
- SHORT STAYREGIONAL NATIONALSVISA FREERegional Entry Permit (India, Bangladesh, Maldives)A visa-free entry permit for nationals of India, Bangladesh and the Maldives, who pay a concessional Sustainable Development Fee rather than the standard tourist rate.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITTransit VisaShort-stay clearance for travellers passing through Bhutan, covering transit passengers and airline crew who are not stopping for tourism.View visa details
- WORKEMPLOYER SPONSOREDEmployment VisaFor a foreign national entering Bhutan to take up a job, sponsored by an employer. It allows you to live and work in the country legally.View visa details
- WORKLABOUR APPROVALWork PermitRequired for a foreign worker to be legally employed in Bhutan, issued after Department of Labour approval of the role and the employing organisation.View visa details
- STUDYENROLLED STUDENTSStudent VisaFor foreign nationals enrolled in a recognised academic institution in Bhutan, permitting you to stay for the duration of your studies.View visa details
- FAMILYSPOUSE & CHILDRENDependent VisaFor the spouse and children of certain work permit holders and other eligible sponsors living in Bhutan, letting close family join a relative already resident there.View visa details
- BUSINESSSPONSOREDBusiness VisaFor foreign nationals visiting Bhutan for business, sponsored by the inviting organisation or company that arranges the trip.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTORSINVESTMENTForeign Direct Investment (Investor Route)The framework under which foreign investors can establish a company in Bhutan and bring in expatriate staff to run the venture.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTCITIZENSHIPLONG RESIDENCECitizenship by NaturalisationA long-term route to Bhutanese citizenship under the Citizenship Act, requiring long residence and integration before an application can be made.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
You can book a consultation with an immigration specialist who can talk you through your options, answer questions about your circumstances and help guide you through the process.
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