Visa facts checked against official sources on 7 October 2026
Bhutan visa requirements for Indians: overview
Indian citizens do not need a visa for Bhutan, but they do need an entry permit. You can get it with a passport valid for at least 6 months or a voter ID card, and you pay a Sustainable Development Fee of INR 1,200 per person per night.
What to carry
The official source lists these documents:
- Indian passport valid for at least 6 months, or voter ID card
- Birth certificate for children under 18 who have no passport
- Passport photo
- Travel and accommodation details
Bhutan visa fees
| Option | Who it is for | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| Entry permit | Indian citizens | No visa fee |
| Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) | Every Indian visitor aged 12 or over | INR 1,200 per night |
| SDF, children aged 6 to 11 | Children | INR 600 per night |
The Sustainable Development Fee is charged per person per night in Indian rupees or ngultrum. It is separate from hotel, guide and transport costs. From 2 June 2026 until August 2027, tourists who stay within the designated zones of Samtse, Phuentsholing, Gelephu or Samdrupjongkhar for up to 24 hours do not pay the SDF.
Before you travel
- A passport valid for at least 6 months, or your voter ID card.
- For children under 18, a birth certificate or passport.
- Your entry permit, applied for online before travel or at the entry point.
- Proof that the Sustainable Development Fee is paid for each night.
Processing time
Apply online in advance, or get the permit at the point of entry.
Before you apply
- Visa rules and fees change. Confirm them on the official site listed below before you pay or book.
- Incomplete applications and missing documents are the most common cause of delay.
- False information can lead to refusal and affect later applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indian citizens do not need a visa for Bhutan, but they do need an entry permit. You can get it with a passport valid for at least 6 months or a voter ID card, and you pay a Sustainable Development Fee of INR 1,200 per person per night.
Indian passport valid for at least 6 months, or voter ID card; Birth certificate for children under 18 who have no passport; Passport photo; Travel and accommodation details.
Entry permit: No visa fee. Sustainable Development Fee (SDF): INR 1,200 per night. SDF, children aged 6 to 11: INR 600 per night. The Sustainable Development Fee is charged per person per night in Indian rupees or ngultrum. It is separate from hotel, guide and transport costs. From 2 June 2026 until August 2027, tourists who stay within the designated zones of Samtse, Phuentsholing, Gelephu or Samdrupjongkhar for up to 24 hours do not pay the SDF.
Apply online in advance, or get the permit at the point of entry.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 7 October 2026.
For visa options, validity and a fuller walk-through, see the Bhutan visa guide.