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·13 visa pathways

Visa Pathways to Bhutan

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Business Visa
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Business Visa

Visa for foreign nationals with government approval to establish or operate a business within Bhutan, requiring documentary evidence of business authorization.

ValidityVaries based on business needs
Processing7 days
CostFree
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Dependent Visa
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Dependent Visa

Visa issued to spouses and children of foreign nationals holding work permits, covering dependents of international organization officials, hydropower workers, and professional permit holders.

ValidityTied to primary visa holder
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Digital Nomad Visa (Gelephu Mindfulness City)
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Digital Nomad Visa (Gelephu Mindfulness City)

Residence permit for remote workers and entrepreneurs allowing up to 24 months of stay, requiring a refundable USD 10,000 deposit in TER gold-backed tokens and a USD 2,800 annual fee, with SDF waived.

Validity1 to 2 years
Processing2-3 days
Cost2800 USD
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Diplomatic Visa
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Diplomatic Visa

Visa exclusively for diplomatic passport holders visiting Bhutan for official purposes, postings, or assignments at embassies and international organizations.

ValidityDetermined by the nature of the assignment/posting
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Employment Visa
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Employment Visa

Visa for foreign nationals authorized to work in Bhutan, valid for a maximum of one year, requiring prior approval from the Department of Labour.

ValidityTied to employment contract
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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Entry Permit (Regional Tourism)
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Entry Permit (Regional Tourism)

This document is required for nationals of India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives to enter Bhutan.

ValidityDetermined by permit
Processing0-3 days
Cost1200 BTN
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Gratis Visa (Courtesy Visa)
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Gratis Visa (Courtesy Visa)

Fee-waived visa issued to foreign guests visiting under bilateral Memoranda of Understanding between Bhutan and partner countries or international organizations.

ValidityDetermined by the specific purpose of the visit or the terms of the relevant MoU
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Media/Journalist Visa (Non-Tourist)
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Media/Journalist Visa (Non-Tourist)

This visa is for media personnel and journalists visiting Bhutan for professional assignments.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
Cost40 USD
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Official Visa
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Official Visa

Visa for government officials, state representatives, and delegations traveling on official business, issued upon recommendation from a relevant government agency via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

ValidityTied to official visit
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Personal Guest Visa
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Personal Guest Visa

Visa for individuals invited by a Bhutanese citizen, foreign professional with a work permit, or diplomat, limited to 30 days and a maximum of two guests per host per year.

Validity1 month
Processing7 days
CostFree
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Religious Visa (Non-Tourist)
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Religious Visa (Non-Tourist)

This visa is for individuals visiting Bhutan for religious purposes.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
Cost40 USD
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Student Visa
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Student Visa

Visa for foreign nationals enrolled in academic institutions, schools, colleges, shedras, or drupdeys in Bhutan, with duration tied to the length of the course of study.

ValidityTied to course length
Processing2 months
CostFree
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Tourist e-Visa
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Tourist e-Visa

Standard electronic visa for foreign tourists, processed online through licensed tour operators or independently, with a mandatory Sustainable Development Fee of USD 100/day.

Validity3 months
Processing5 days
Cost40 USD
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