No, Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter Bhutan for tourism purpose. Indians travelling by air will be issued a free Entry Permit upon arrival into Bhutan.
Indian nationals who wish to drive their cars to Bhutan are required to obtain “Route Permit” from the Road Safety and Transport Authority office in Bhutan after obtaining the entry permit from the Department of Immigration.
It will be valid for 7 days, which can be expandable in Thimphu for another 7 days up to a maximum of 30 days.
Bhutan entry permit is valid only for Thimphu and Paro only. The rest of Bhutan is considered a restricted area, and tourists need a "Restricted-Area Permit" to enter the same.
What are the different types of Permits for travel to Bhutan?
Entry Permit: This permit is issued on arrival when you travel to Bhutan by flight. The entry point is either in Paro airport (when travelling by flight) or in Phuentsholing Bhutan (when travelling overland either from Bagdogra or NJP). The Entry Permit is also a valid document to visit Thimphu and Paro.
Route Permit: If you travel to Bhutan by road, you need to have a Route Permit. With a Route Permit, you can visit places like Punakha, Wangdue, Bumthang, etc) beyond Paro and Thimphu.
The Entry Permit is free on arrival.
Yes. Indian travellers wishing to visit Bhutan need to carry either their passport, having a validity of minimum 6 months or a voter identity card, issued by Election Commission of India. For Children travelers it is advisable to carry Birth Certificate or Academic School ID Card.
The immigration officials at the Airport may check the below documents:
The Royal Bhutanese Embassy in New Delhi does not issue any visa or entry permit. Bhutanese visas are only issued by the Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs in Bhutan.
Indians are not liable to face a rejection. However, the above said documents are necessary to enter the country. Failure to produce any of the documents may result rejection of the Entry permit, thereby barring you from entering the country. The final decision to grant an entry permit is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officials at Bhutan airport.
Currently two airlines operate flights to Bhutan: Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. Druk Air offers direct flights to Paro, which is the only international airport in Bhutan, from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bagdogra.Visit Akbartravels.com to book the cheapest air tickets.
It's also possible to travel to Bhutan from India overland by road. The main border crossing is Jaigon-Phuentsholing. There are two others, at Gelephu and SamdrupJongkhar.
Usually, it takes around 30 minutes to get all formalities done and get your Bhutan entry permit on arrival at Paro.However, the time may vary depending on the peak travel period.
An application form must be filled once you arrive in Paro. The immigration authorities will most likely ask basic questions such as the reason for travel and duration of stay. An official will click your picture and you must also give your fingerprints. There are a total of three counters where these processes are split. Overall, it takes about 25-30 minutes to issue an entry permit. The whole method is hassle-free and easy.
Applicants are strongly advised to purchase a Travel Insurance to secure their trip in the event of unexpected events such as medical emergencies, flight cancellations, baggage delay or loss etc.
Please feel free to contact us for all your Bhutan Entry Permit worries. We have you covered across India with presence in all the major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and many more.
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Here are the steps to apply for an Bhutan Visa through Akbar Travels:
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Step 4: On the appointment day personally visit the High Commission / Visa Application Center (VAC) to submit your Biometrics (fingerprints) and documents.
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Nicknamed as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon', Bhutan is a tiny nation in Southern Asia, sharing borders with India, Nepal, and Bangladesh nestled gently in the Himalayan region. At least 60 per cent of the nation remains under forest cover at all times. Read more
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