Bhutan visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Bhutanese Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 14 days

Entry Requirements

  • India citizens can visit Bhutan for a duration of 14 days without applying for the Bhutanese visa.
  • To extend your staying period, you should get in touch with the Immigration Department of Bhutan. However, this extension is laced with an extension fee.
  • You are to provide an original international passport that valid for at least 6 months and you should reserve a minimum of two blanked pages for necessary stampings.
  • Proof of hotel reservation or any other means of your accommodation in Bhutan.
  • Sufficient funds that will cater to all your expenses throughout your time in Bhutan should be made available before you embark on your journey to the country.
  • Airport tax is not levied on any traveler upon their embarkation at the country's airport.
  • The standard time zone of Bhutan is (GMT+6). The time difference between Bhutan and India is 30 minutes. That is, India is 30 minutes behind Bhutan.
  • The time taken to fly to Thimphu, Bhutan from Delhi, India is estimated to be 2 hours, 5 minutes.
  • The number of airlines traveling to Bhutan from India currently, are two(2) that are: Bhutan Airlines 774, Druk Air 201.
  • The telephone line used in Bhutan is (+975) available for both national and international communications.
  • Banks in Bhutan stopped operation on Saturday afternoon and Sunday, and work fully throughout the remaining days.
  • The local official currency of Bhutan is Bhutan Ngultrum(BTN). Indian Rupee is also accepted as for exchange in Bhutan.
  • Importation of foreign currency up to $10,000 USD is accepted; and Foreign notes such as USD, GBP, JPY, CHF, AUD, SGD are all acceptable at the Bhutanese Bank.
  • To import arms and ammunition, import permit from the Royal Bhutan Police is required.
  • The official language of Bhutan is Dzongkha or Bhutanese. It is the only official and national language in the country.
  • The capital city of the Kingdom of Bhutan is Thimphu. It is the financial and economic hub of the country.
  • Roads, airports are the mode of transportation in Bhutan. Bhutan is a landlocked country; so the country does not have waterways.
  • Bhutanese population is less than a million currently.
  • The religions practiced in Bhutan are Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Bon and Islam. However, Buddhism is the official and predominant religion exercised in the country.
  • Destinations for tourists to visit in Bhutan are Thimphu, Paro Valley & Taksang Palphug in Paro, Punakha Dzong fortress in Punakha, Crocodile, Monastery in Phuentsholing, etc. These destinations have been the tourist attractions for some years until this time.
  • Jasha Maroo or Maru, Phaksha Paa, Red Rice, Ema Datshi and  Drink Specialties, etc... are the meals you will enjoy in Bhutan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bhutan an island?

Bhutan is not an Island. It is a landlocked country bordering Tibet Autonomous Region by the north and Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam to west etc.

What are the Bhutanese languages?

The Bhutanese languages are Dzongkha; the official language of the country and Tshangla language which is also spoken in the country.

What are the International institution that Bhutan is engaged in?

 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC),  Bay of Bengal Initiative, BBIN, World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Group of 77 and United Nation, etc... are the international organization that Bhutan is involved with

What are the mediums for transporting in Bhutan?

Roads, airports are the mode of transportation in Bhutan. Bhutan is a landlocked country; so the country does not have waterways.