VISA/ENTRY PERMIT

Travel to Bhutan is simple and well-organized.

All international visitors (except citizens of India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives) require a visa. This process is fully handled by us as your tour operator—so you can travel with ease and peace of mind.

Once your trip is confirmed, we take care of your visa application and submit it to the relevant authorities. Your visa is approved prior to arrival, and you will receive a clearance letter to present when boarding your flight. Upon arrival, the visa is stamped into your passport.

For regional travellers, entry permits are issued at the point of entry, and we ensure the process is smooth and seamless.

Regional Visitors

Indian, Bangladeshi, and Maldivian nationals can obtain a permit at the port of entry by presenting a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity).  

Indian nationals may also use their Voter Identity Card (VIC) instead of a passport.

International Tourists

All other visitors must obtain a visa clearance prior to travel. Visas are processed online through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator or a foreign travel agent.

Application Process

Send the photo-page of your passport to your Bhutanese tour operator.
Pay your holiday fee + USD $40 visa fee via bank transfer to the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB).
Once received, visa clearance is issued within 72 working hours.
Show your visa clearance letter upon arrival your visa will be stamped in your passport.

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Online Regional Permit System

To make travel easier for visitors from India, Bangladesh, and Maldives, the Department of Immigration and TCB have introduced the Online Permit System.

This system allows online permit applications through registered tour operators and TCB-certified hotels, for entry via Paro and Phuntsholing.

Visitors using this system can obtain permit and route clearances in advance, just like international tourists.

Fast, simple, and fully managed Bhutan visa assistance

Visa Process

Visa-Free Entry (Permit on Arrival)

Citizens of the following countries can obtain a permit upon arrival in Bhutan:

India
Bangladesh
Maldives

Requirements: A valid passport with at least 6 months validity. Indian nationals may also use their Voter ID Card.

Visa Required Countries

All other visitors must obtain a visa clearance prior to travel to Bhutan.
Visas are processed through an online system by licensed Bhutanese tour operators.

Yeesel Expedition is an authorized tour operator licensed under the Tourism Council of Bhutan.

Bhutan Visa Application Process

Book with a Licensed Tour Operator

You cannot apply for a tourist visa personally. All applications must be submitted by an authorized Bhutanese tour operator on your behalf.

Purchase Travel Package

Book a Bhutan travel package with your licensed tour operator in Bhutan.

Payment Instructions

Receive detailed payment instructions for your travel package via email.

Book Your Flight

Confirm and purchase your tickets with either Druk Air or Bhutan Airlines.

Check Passport Validity

Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity at the time of entry.

Submit Passport Copy

Send the photo-page of your passport to your tour operator who will apply for your visa.

Make Payment

Wire transfer the full payment for your holiday (including USD $40 visa fee) to the TCB bank account.

Visa Processing

The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) will process your visa within 72 working hours after receiving payment.

Receive Your Visa

Your tour operator will send you the electronic visa document. Print it and present it at your point of entry where the visa will be stamped into your passport.

Remember: The visa fee is USD $40 and is included in your travel package payment. Your tour operator handles the entire visa application process for you.