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Do Indians need a visa for Bhutan?
✓ No visa — but there is a daily fee
Indian passport holders don't need a visa for Bhutan, but you do pay a daily Sustainable Development Fee.
₹1,200 per person per day for Indian travellers (about $15). You also need an entry permit, which is issued on arrival or online before you fly.
- Cost
- ₹1,200 per person per day (Sustainable Development Fee) · permit is free
- Processing
- Permit issued on arrival or apply online a few days ahead
- Validity
- Permit valid for your booked stay duration — extendable
- Passport
- Valid passport (6-month rule) OR Indian voter ID. Children carry a birth certificate.
- Where to apply
- bhutan.travel/permitOfficial permit and SDF payment portal
What you need to apply
Passport OR voter ID
Any one government-issued photo ID works for Indians
A confirmed hotel and daily plan
Required to issue the permit — most go through a registered tour operator
Funds for the SDF
₹1,200/person/day · pay online or on arrival
Last verified 3 weeks ago · by Anika, our visa data steward
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🇧🇹 Govt. of Bhutan Tourism (official)🇮🇳 Govt. of India advisorySherpa API
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