Planning Your Trip
Visiting Bhutan: Quick Guide
The complete overview at a glance — entry and visa rules, payment and insurance, transport, guides, accommodation, and safety.
One infographic covering the essentials of visiting Bhutan: all nationalities except India need a visa (Bangladesh and the Maldives can obtain theirs on arrival, everyone else applies in advance), a licensed guide is mandatory throughout your stay, and international flights arrive at Paro International Airport from Bangkok, Delhi, Kathmandu, Singapore and other regional hubs.
Key facts
- Visa required for all nationalities except India (Bangladesh & Maldives can obtain on arrival)
- Visa fee US$40 (one-off), processed in up to 5 working days
- A licensed guide is mandatory at all times
- Travel insurance recommended but no longer mandatory
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