Valid passports and an entry visa are essential. Travelers to Bhutan are permitted only as a member of a commercially organized tour group. Visa clearances are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thimphu and must be obtained before departing for Bhutan. Druk Air tickets cannot be purchased without visa clearance. At your port of entry your visa will be stamped in your passport on payment of US$ 20.

Following information shall be forwarded to us at least three weeks prior to date of travel, for processing visa with the concerned authorities

• Full Name
• Permanent Address
• Place of Birth and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Occupation
• Type of Passport: Diplomatic / Official / Ordinary / UN Laissez Passer
• Passport Number, Date of Issue, Place of Issue, Date of Expiry
• Date & Duration of visit

Actual visa is stamped on arrival in Bhutan while visa is cleared in advance and a visa clearance number issued.

CUSTOMS
Export of antiques, plants or animal products are strictly prohibited. Cameras, video cameras, computers and personal electronic equipment must be declared on arrival and will be checked upon departure.