Free for Indians
Bhutan Visa
For Indian passport holders · rules checked Oct 2026
No visa for Indians – just a free entry permit at the border or Paro airport. Indian visitors pay a Sustainable Development Fee of Rs 1,200 per night.
- Processing
- Entry permit issued on arrival
- Stay
- As per your permit (can be extended)
- Valid for
- The dates on your entry permit
- Entries
- No visa – free entry permit
Indian nationals don't need a visa for Bhutan. You get a free entry permit at Paro airport or the land border (Phuentsholing), using your passport or voter ID.
Bhutan charges Indian visitors a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of Rs 1,200 per person per night (Rs 600 for ages 6-12; under 6 free), paid when the permit is issued.
You can get the permit on arrival, or apply online in advance on the Department of Immigration's portal to save time at the border.
What to carry
- Indian passport or voter ID card (under 18: passport or birth certificate, travelling with a guardian)
- Recent passport-size photo
- Hotel bookings and itinerary
- SDF payment (Rs 1,200 per night for adults)
How it works
- 1Plan your itinerary and book hotels.
- 2Pay the SDF and get your entry permit on arrival.
- 3Get a separate route permit if you go beyond Thimphu and Paro.
Know before you go
- Aadhaar and PAN cards are not accepted for entry – carry a passport or voter ID.
- Plantenium can plan your Bhutan trip and arrange the permits.
Terms & conditions
- This page is for information only, based on the rules for ordinary Indian passports as of the date shown. Visa rules change often – always check the official source before you travel.
- Visa-free entry is granted at the border; immigration officers can still ask for your return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds, and can refuse entry.