Bhutan Travel Advice

Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.

You can access the FCDO advice for Bhutan at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bhutan

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for children

There are no specific requirements for children and young people.

Passport validity

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months after the date you intend to leave Bhutan.

Visa requirements

General

You will need a passport and visa to enter and exit Bhutan. Visas are only issued on arrival, but you must apply in advance through a tour operator and receive visa approval before you travel.

All visitors (except nationals of Bangladesh, India and the Maldives) must obtain visa clearance from Thimphu before coming to Bhutan. More information, including a list of authorised tour operators in Bhutan, may be obtained from the Tourism Council of Bhutan.

If you’re travelling for business or other non-tourist reasons, you must arrange your visa through your sponsoring organisation in Bhutan.

e-Visa requirements

UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are accepted for entry into Bhutan, but you will still need an e-visa. ETDs are accepted for exit from Bhutan. If you need to get an ETD while in Bhutan, you should apply online and then submit a police report to the Department of Immigration in order to transfer your visa to the ETD. If you do not transfer your visa, you’re likely to face difficulties leaving the country.

Travel forms

There are restrictions on the import of medicines into Bhutan. You can bring your prescription and other medicines in quantities clearly for your own personal use. You should carry copies of the prescription with you if possible. For larger quantities, or if you’re carrying medicines not for your own personal use, check with the Honorary Consul to Bhutan.

Irish Passport Holders

Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice