No visa needed, but you'll need an entry permit. Get it at the border or apply online first.
What you need to know
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Get your entry permit at the border, or apply in advance at immi.gov.bt to skip long queues
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Pay the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF): Nu/INR 1,200 per adult per night, 600 for children aged 6–11, free under 6
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Day trips of up to 24 hours to Phuentsholing, Samtse, Gelephu or Samdrup Jongkhar are SDF-free until August 2027
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Passport valid for 6 months after the day you leave Bhutan. Only a passport or Voter ID card is accepted
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A certified guide is needed for treks and for travel beyond the border towns if you came by land
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To stay longer, extend in person at the Department of Immigration
Documents to bring
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Indian passport (6+ months after departure) or Voter ID card
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Passport-size photo
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SDF payment
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Entry permit approval (if you applied online)
Official source
Official government source ↗
Nationals of India are eligible for entry permit on arrival at the port of entry.
Last verified 6 Oct 2026
Entry rules change often. Before you book or travel, please confirm with the official government source or the embassy. Can I Go? is a helpful guide, not legal advice. How we check our rules