Indian Visa For Bhutan
Indian Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the table below traveling to Bhutan for any purpose other than tourism
The application for an Indian visa for Bhutan needs to be completed by both the applicant and the sponsor. The applicants are required to have a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of entry into India. You will also require at least one blank side in your passport with your visa, as well as two passport sized photographs.
In case Indian nationals wish to make visits to Bhutan, they can avail of the electronic visa facility via the e-Visa website. Travel documentation for obtaining a visa is also an important aspect for which one must gather relevant forms and documents.
Indian Visa For Bhutan
Till date, Indian passport holds a lot of privilege in Bhutan. This is because the government of India has always been very helpful to Bhutan. The neighboring country of India is a closed neighbor of Bhutan. Thus, the kind and friendly policy of the Indian Government has made it easy for the people from Bhutan to visit India without any visa problems. This privilege is however not there for the citizens of other nations.
With the exception of visitors from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all other visitors travelling to Bhutan need a visa.
Indian, Bangladeshis and Maldivian nationals can obtain a permit at the port of entry on producing a valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity (Indian nationals may also use their Voters Identity Card (VIC)).
All other tourists must obtain a visa clearance prior the travel to Bhutan. Visas are processed through an online system by your licensed Bhutanese tour operator directly or through a foreign travel agent.
You are required to send the photo-page of your passport to your tour operator who will then apply for your visa. The visa will be processed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) once the full payment of your holiday (including a USD $40 visa fee) has been wire transferred and received in the TCB bank account. Once received, the visa clearance will be processed within 72 working hours.
At your point of entry you will be required to show your visa clearance letter, the visa will then be stamped into your passport.
Online Regional Permit System
In order to streamline and facilitate smooth visitation by tourists from Bangladesh, India and Maldives, the Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs and the Tourism Council of Bhutan have launched the Online Permit System. The system facilitates the online processing of permits for regional tourists through registered Bhutanese tour operators and TCB certified hotels. The facility is offered as an optional channel to process permits for visitors from the region and is applicable for entry from Paro and Phuntsholing. Visitors who use this facility will be able to obtain their permit clearances and route permits ahead of their arrival in Bhutan similar to international tourists.