All foreign tourists must have a visa approved prior to arriving in the kingdom of Bhutan. A two week visa costs 20 US Dollar. All visa applications must reach Bhutan at-least  3 weeks prior to the tourist’s intended arrival date. Bhutan Aries Tours and Treks can apply for visa on behalf of its clients. Full passport details must be mailed or faxed to Bhutan Aries Tours and Treks in order to process visas with immigration authorities. Bhutan Aries will also advise all its clients of their visa status before their intended departure date. Bhutan Aries can apply for an extension of tourist visa, should a visitor wish to remain in Bhutan for a longer duration than stipulated. Tourist must bring 3 passport size photographs of their own as these will be required by the immigration authorities at the entry points.

For all travelers entering Bhutan by Druk Air, the visa clearance number is forwarded to concerned overseas Druk Air stations and without clearance number passengers are not allowed to board the flight. Visa clearance is also required while issuing for Druk Air tickets. For travelers entering into the country by surface through Phuentsholing, the visa is stamped at Bhutan Foreign Ministry’s branch in Phuentsholing. For all FITS/ GITS traveling during festivals, visa particulars must be sent at-least 8 weeks in advance. Click Here (75.1 Kb PDF format) to download the Visa Application form