Bhutan
All Visa Pathways(13 visas)
BhutanBusiness Visa
Visa for foreign nationals with government approval to establish or operate a business within Bhutan, requiring documentary evidence of business authorization.
BhutanDependent 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.
BhutanDigital 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.
BhutanDiplomatic Visa
Visa exclusively for diplomatic passport holders visiting Bhutan for official purposes, postings, or assignments at embassies and international organizations.
BhutanEmployment 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.
BhutanEntry Permit (Regional Tourism)
This document is required for nationals of India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives to enter Bhutan.
BhutanGratis Visa (Courtesy Visa)
Fee-waived visa issued to foreign guests visiting under bilateral Memoranda of Understanding between Bhutan and partner countries or international organizations.
BhutanMedia/Journalist Visa (Non-Tourist)
This visa is for media personnel and journalists visiting Bhutan for professional assignments.
BhutanOfficial 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.
BhutanPersonal 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.
BhutanReligious Visa (Non-Tourist)
This visa is for individuals visiting Bhutan for religious purposes.
BhutanStudent 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.
BhutanTourist 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.