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Visa - Bhutan
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All visitors must
obtain Visa Clearance Number prior to travelling. Visa
application must be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs Bhutan through a recognised travel agent and pay
at least US$200 for each day they spend in Bhutan.
There is no such thing as "Visa On Arrival" and
basically no airlines will issue you ticket into Bhutan
without showing Visa Clearance Number.
Actual Visa is stamped on
your passport upon
arrival in Bhutan.
Foreigners (apart from Indian nationals) may enter the
country only at Phuntsoling (by road) or Paro (by
air). Certain areas may only be visited with a special
permit. Prior authority is also required to visit some
of the religious and administrative buildings (Dzongs). |
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Requirement:
To be sent full details of passport
(atleast,
copy of 6-months valid passport and 2 passport size
photographs confirming a trip) atleast 1 month prior to
planned date of entry to Bhutan.
No Embassies, Consulates
and Missions of Bhutan are authorized to issue visa. |
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Extension:
A visa fee will be charged upon arrival at the port of
entry for 15 days. Extension of visa can be obtained for
period not exceeding 6 months on payment. |
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Policy:
Manipulation of approved daily package rates and
offering tour programs at reduced rates to clients is
strictly prohibited. This is in view of serious negative
implications which could underline the policy of the
Royal Government to promote quality tourism in the
kingdom. The rates mentioned are net payable to us
including our service-charges to organize such package
tours and treks. All tours and treks rates are fixed by
the Government. |
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Diplomat:
Diplomats from foreign embassies, missions accredited to
Bhutan shall be given 25% discount on land cost
regarding a tour or trekking trip in Bhutan. |
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Student:
Full time students below the age of 25 years holding
valid identity cards from their academic institutions
shall given a 25% discount. |
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Children:
There shall be no charge for children up to the age of 5
years. However, those between the age of 6 to 12 years
accompanied by elders/guardians shall be given 50%
discount on the rate. |
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