Visa Information

All visitors require a visa before traveling to Bhutan (except those from India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives, for whom the relevant processes and fees are outlined separately below).

As part of the visa application process, you will be required to pay the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per day (per adult; $50 for children between the ages of 6-12 years). Children aged 5 years and below are exempt from the SDF.

A non-refundable, one-off visa application fee of US$40 is also payable.

Bhutan Serenity Journeys Tours and Treks will obtain your Bhutan Tourist Visa once your Bhutan trip is confirmed by making full payment for the Bhutan tour and the Bhutan visa fee of US$40 to the Department of Tourism Council of Bhutan through us.

Additionally, the following details are required for processing your Bhutan Tourist Visa prior to the date of your Bhutan travel. Your Bhutan Visa will be sent to you before the start of the tour.

• A digital copy of a valid passport (passport should be valid for 6 months from the date of exit from Bhutan)
• A recent digital passport photo
• Valid travel insurance for the duration of your travel