Bhutan Gateway Travels

VISA

How do I process my visa?

Your visa will be taken care by Bhutan Gateway Travel. You are requested to email us a clear valid passport with validity of six months or more prior to your visit to Bhutan.

Indian, Bangladeshis and Maldivian nationals can obtain a permit at the port of entry on producing a valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity (Indian nationals may also use their Voters Identity Card (VIC)).

All other tourists must obtain a Visa clearance prior to their travel to Bhutan.  Visas are processed through an online system by us.

How much does the Visa cost?

The Visa fee for each person is USD $40.

Travel Insurance

It is a mandatory requirement to have an insurance covered during your stay in Bhutan only. Therefore, we will process for insurance for your duration of stay in Bhutan with an Insurance company based in Bhutan. Please NOTE: Bhutan insurance is different from your international travel insurance.

For the travel insurance, we will require

  1. A copy of your recent passport photo size photograph. A soft copy can be emailed for processing with an insurance company based in Bhutan. The cost of the insurance will be $10 and will cover for the entire duration of your stay in Bhutan.

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FAQ related to visa

Your visa will be taken care by Bhutan Gateway Travel. You are requested to email us a clear valid passport with validity of six months or more prior to your visit to Bhutan.

Once approved, Bhutan Gateway Travel will email you the electronic visa (e-visa) approved by the Department of Immigration. You will print and hand carry a copy of the approved e-visa.

In case of emergency, based on the merit of the case, we will pursue with the relevant authority and get it extended. However, under normal circumstances, it is not possible to get the visa extended.

Three to five government working days.