Bhutan Travel Faqs

Yes, Bhutan is already open for tourists abroad from September 23, 2022.

Yes, Bhutan is open for tourists after 2 and half years of COVID-19 effect.

Yes, Bhutan allows independent trips as far as you paid the Royalty fess.

You can apply Bhutan visa from Thimphu from the Department of Immigration. A Bhutanese visa is only issued to tourists who have tour reservation with a local tour operator, directly or through a foreign travel agent. You have to show proof of purchase Bhutan air tickets on Drukair or Bhutan Airlines.

Since Bhutan is reopen for tourists from September 23, 2022, you do not need a quarantine. However, you should produce a covid negative certificate. For instant Bhutan travel information, please get Bhutan travel advice from our tour operator from the first time.

Electricity is 230 volts. Bhutan is plus six hours GMT, 30 minutes ahead of Indian Standard Time and one hour behind Thai Standard Time. In spring and summer, light clothing is appropriate with warm clothing in the evenings. From autumn through winter, thick warm clothes are necessary. Sports shoes are suitable for light touring. We also recommend hiking boots for treks.

There is no charge for delays in arrival and departure because of weather conditions disrupting flights or roadblocks. The tourist must need to, however, bear the cost of food, accommodation, transportation, and other services. It is compulsory that you purchase travel insurance prior to travel to Bhutan.

All foreigners are allowing one litre of alcoholic spirit and up to 200 sticks of cigarettes or 30 pieces of cigars. Note that all cigarettes shall be subject to 100 percent customs duty and 100 percent sales tax. Travellers should declare their dutiable items at customs counter and pay the taxes. If you have more questions about tourist allowance out of this Bhutan travel faqs, please contact our professional tour operator.

From our reopening on September 23, visitors to Bhutan will make an active contribution to Bhutan’s economic, social and cultural development. The Sustainable Development Fee enables investment in transformative programmes that preserve our cultural traditions, protect our heritage and environment, upgrade infrastructure, create opportunities for our young people, and build resilience. For more on the SDF, visiting Bhutan and our plans, visit Government Bhutan Travel.

Guests from India are levied SDF of Nu. 1,200 or equivalent amount in INR per person per night, which will remain in effect for two years, following which time it may be reviewed and revised in keeping with the principle of the preferential rate after two years.
Visitors from all other countries are levied SDF of USD 200 per person, per night.
There will be a concessionary levy of 50% on the SDF for children between the ages of 6-12 years and exemptions of SDF for children aged 5 years and below.
The SDF funds go to the national exchequer and are allocated to various projects that enhance facilities, services and infrastructure for nationals and guests who visit Bhutan, as well as funding free healthcare and education.

You must pay the SDF during visa or permit application via wire transfer or using a credit card.
You have pay the SDF must in $SD, however, Indians can also pay in INR.
A guest who is eligible for a visa on arrival, should also pay the applicable SDF in USD at the port of entry. Hope all these information to Bhutan help you. You can contact for any queries.

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