Bhutan Visa Policy (Updated 25th August 2023) The Royal Government of Bhutan is pleased to announce additional incentives and policy measures to boost the tourism sector. This is in view of the important role of the tourism sector in generating employment; earning foreign exchange; realizing the potential for spillover benefits for ancillary industries; and in boosting overall economic growth. The incentives and measures shall consist of the following: 1. A fifty percent discount shall be granted on the prevailing SDF of USD 200 for US Dollar paying tourists visiting Bhutan. The effective SDF with the discount shall be USD 100 per person per day for US Dollar paying tourists. 2. In addition, fifty percent discount on the SDF shall be granted on the rates applied to children aged between 6 to 12 years for US Dollar paying children visiting as tourists. 3. The 24 hours SDF waiver for tourists staying in the border towns shall continue. The above incentives will come into effect from 1 September 2023 and shall remain effective for four years till 31 August 2027. The Royal Government shall conduct periodic assessments of the domestic and international tourism scenarios and may discontinue the above incentives to uphold and promote High Value Low Volume Tourism Policy of Bhutan after 31 August 2027. Check detailed information here
Visitors may import personal effects and articles required for the visit, provided that the items are re-exported on their leaving Bhutan
Import and Re-export of Article(s) of High value
Visitors shall be allowed to import articles of high value provided that on arrival:
Goods that are banned completely
Goods that require a license/permit from relevant authorities
Arriving passengers are requested to produce following documents at the Immigration Counter:
Please have the following information ready as you proceed to the Immigration Counter: