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Visa Formalities

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This is how it works.
A visa is required for all travellers to Bhutan and is processed & arranged by Etho Metho. No foreign mission abroad grants Bhutan tourist visas.

In order for us to process it with concerned authorities, a completed visa application form must be forwarded to us at least three weeks prior to the date of travel. You can fill out the form online or download a pdf form (62kb) and fax/mail us the completed visa form.

While your visa is cleared in advance the actual visa is stamped on arrival in Bhutan. A visa clearance number is issued when your visa has been approved.

There is no application fee, only an entry fee paid on arrival.

For all travelers, entering Bhutan by Druk Air, the visa clearance number is forwarded to the concerned overseas Druk Air station. Without the clearance number, passengers will not be allowed to board the flight. A visa clearance is also required while issuing Druk Air tickets.

For travelers, entering into the country by surface through Phuntsholing (the border town in south of Bhutan) the visa is stamped on arrival and clearance number is forwarded to Foreign Ministry's Office at Phuntsholing for reference.

Bring the following with you for your visa:
Three copies of original passport size photographs are required on arrival.

You will have to pay a Visa Fee of US $20 per person for a 14-day visa which can be further extended for an additional fee of US$15. Please ensure that you bring US currency.

Other things to note
For all Fits/GITs travelling during festivals, visa particulars must be sent at least 6 weeks in advance as festivals are peak time for tourists and all tour formalities are required to be completed well in advance.