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Bhutan Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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A passport valid for six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
It's worth noting that the Bhutan government has been know to refuse entry to those wishing to visit for mountaineering, publicity and other research activities.
There are two ways of entering Bhutan: by air to Paro Airport or by road to the Bhutanese border towns of Phuentsholing, Samdrup Jongkhar or Gelephu.
All travellers entering the country by road must ensure that they have the necessary documentation for transiting through India. Visitors are advised to contact their nearest Indian embassy or high commission to check exactly what documents may be required.
Independent travel is not permitted in Bhutan; visitors are required to book with a registered tour operator, which can be done directly through an affiliated travel agent abroad.
Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
You cannot purchase air tickets to Bhutan without visa clearance. Visas are only issued to tourists booked with a local licensed tour operator, or through a foreign travel agent; all applications are submitted through the tour operator. Visas are issued (stamped in passport) on arrival.
Embassies and tourist offices
Royal Bhutanese Embassy in India
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