Tiger's Nest monastery clinging to a cliff

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Bhutan

Tiger's Nest, dzongs, and the kingdom that measures Gross National Happiness.

Processing · 5–7 business days for permitStay · As per permit durationFrom ₹1,499

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Why go

Reasons to start packing

Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang)

The cliffside monastery at 3,120 m. Two-hour hike up, mule-rides for the first stretch — an essential pilgrimage.

Punakha Dzong

Bhutan's most beautiful fortress at the confluence of two rivers, framed by jacaranda blossoms in spring.

Bumthang valley

Sacred valley of monasteries, apple orchards, and the spiritual heart of the kingdom — accessed by a domestic flight from Paro.

Visa types

Pick the one that fits your trip

We handle the paperwork — you choose the door.

Type	Validity	Stay	Entries
Entry Permit (Indians)	Stay-specific	Up to 14 days (extendable)	Single

Entry Permit (Indians)

Validity: Stay-specific
Stay: Up to 14 days (extendable)
Entries: Single

What you'll need

Have these handy

Tailored to passport holders applying from 🇮🇳 India.

Passport (6+ months validity) OR Voter ID
2 passport-size photographs
Confirmed flight tickets / overland entry plan
Hotel bookings (mandatory — must be Bhutan-licensed)
SDF payment receipt
Travel insurance (recommended)

Your document set is finalised over WhatsApp before submission. We never share files with third parties.

Applying from

Applying from India — most embassies expect ITR + Form 16, recent salary slips, and an employer NOC. We pre-vet every file before submission so nothing slows your approval.

Biometrics: VFS Global · Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata

Government fee

SDF ₹1,200/day (Sustainable Development Fee)

Service fee

₹1,499

Processing

5–7 business days for permit

Where else can you go

Your passport unlocks more than Bhutan.

Live count across every destination GoVisa serves. Switch your origin in the documents block above to recompute.

5·Visa-free5·On arrival17·eVisa33·Visa

The first 24 hours

A real timeline, not a sales pitch.

Here's how a typical Japan visa actually unfolded for one of our travellers — minute-by-minute, in their own WhatsApp thread.

0 min
First ping
0 minFirst ping
Aarav · WhatsApp
First message lands
Two lines, no form, no sign-up. Just destination, dates, and how many people are travelling — sent straight to our shared WhatsApp queue.
Hey, planning a trip from New Delhi — 7 nights. Need a tourist visa. What do you need from me?
+12 min
Checklist out
+12 minChecklist out
GoVisa · Ravi
Tailored checklist arrives
Ravi picks up the chat from a shared queue and replies with a checklist built for Aarav specifically — salaried applicant, family of four with two kids, eight-night Japan trip.
Passport (6+ months validity)
Bank statement · last 3 months
Recent passport-size photo
+47 min
Docs in
+47 minDocs in
Aarav · WhatsApp
Two of six documents in
Snaps phone photos of the passport and the latest bank statement, fires them off in the chat. We auto-rename and file them on our end so nothing gets lost.
+2 hr
Quote + slot
+2 hrQuote + slot
GoVisa · Ravi
Quote and appointment slot
Confirms the case is straightforward, locks in a final quote, and offers two VFS appointment slots in Mumbai for the following week.
Quote received
Govt fee
₹450 × 4
Service fee
₹1,499 × 4
ETA
5–7 working days
+18 hr
Slot confirmed
+18 hrSlot confirmed
Aarav · WhatsApp
Slept on it, said yes
Confirms the Tuesday slot the next morning and pays the invoice link sent inside the chat. No portals, no logins.
+24 hr
Ready to submit
+24 hrReady to submit
GoVisa · Ravi
Application drafted, ready to submit
Forms pre-filled, sanity-checked twice, and bundled with the supporting docs. Aarav signs at the appointment — we walk in with him.
Status · Ready to submit

Names changed. Timeline real — happened earlier this month.

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Questions

Bhutan visa FAQs

Specific to this destination.

Do Indians need a visa for Bhutan?

No visa, but you do need an Entry Permit (issued in Phuentsholing or via your tour operator) and you must pay the Sustainable Development Fee of ₹1,200 per adult per day.

Is the SDF mandatory?

Yes — the SDF was introduced in 2022 and applies to every adult Indian traveller. Children 6–11 pay ₹600/day; under-6s are exempt.

Can I visit independently?

Yes — unlike third-country travellers, Indians don't need a licensed tour operator. You can self-drive from Phuentsholing or fly into Paro and travel independently.