Bhutan Visa

When you need to get your Bhutan travel visa processed quickly, Travel Document Systems is here to help. All of the Bhutan visa requirements and application forms, plus convenient online ordering.

Get a Tourist Visa for Bhutan

Bhutan issues Tourist visas for:
  • Tourist Travel

Bhutan Tourist Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to Bhutan with a U.S. Passport, a Tourist Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Please contact the embassy directly.

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Bhutan Tourist Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to Bhutan with a Non-US Passport, a Tourist Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Please contact the embassy directly.

Get a Business Visa for Bhutan

Bhutan issues Business visas for:
  • Business Travel

Bhutan Business Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to Bhutan with a U.S. Passport, a Business Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Please contact the embassy directly.

Check travel recommendations

Bhutan Business Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to Bhutan with a Non-US Passport, a Business Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Please contact the embassy directly.

Get a Diplomatic Visa for Bhutan

Bhutan issues Diplomatic visas for:
  • Official and Diplomatic Government Travel

Bhutan Diplomatic Visa for US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to Bhutan with a U.S. Passport, a Diplomatic Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Please contact the embassy directly.

Check travel recommendations

Bhutan Diplomatic Visa for Non-US Passport Holders Required

When you are travelling to Bhutan with a Non-US Passport, a Diplomatic Visa is required.

TDS is unable to assist at this time.

Please contact the embassy directly.

To our valued clients ordering Chinese visas, processing times are far greater than those posted on our site this is due to the volume of applications at the Embassy and Consulates. Processing times are currently 2 to 6 weeks weeks depending on your jurisdiction. Please Note: Our New York Office currently does not have any extended wait times.

The Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the U.S. will no longer accept same category visa applications with 10-year multi-entry visas still valid for more than six months. Applicants may choose to apply for compensated visas after the expiration of their original ones.

As an ongoing consequence of the global pandemic actual visa processing is typically taking longer than the usual times published here even in some instances where there is an option for the payment of higher consular fees for expedited processing. If you have a particularly tight departure please send us a note at [email protected] at the time you create your order to confirm it can reasonably be fulfilled in the current environment otherwise please just be aware of the possibility of delayed processing.

If you cancel your order after we have submitted your documents to a Consulate for processing there will be a $35.00 cancellation fee and your consular fees may not be refundable. Please do NOT contact consulates directly for status or with instructions once your documents have been submitted unless they contact you as this can cause processing to be delayed or declined.

Travel Information

Get the most up-to-date information for Bhutan related to Bhutan travel visas, Bhutan visa requirements and applications, embassy and consulate addresses, foreign relations information, travel advisories, entry and exit restrictions, and travel tips from the US State Department's website.

Vaccinations

No vaccinations required.

While no vaccinations may be required to enter the country, you should still check with the CDC on their recommended vaccinations for travel to Bhutan

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About Bhutan

Read about the people, history, government, economy and geography of Bhutan at the CIA's World FactBook.

A Brief History of Bhutan

In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land to British India. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed whereby the British agreed not to interfere in Bhutanese internal affairs and Bhutan allowed Britain to direct its foreign affairs. This role was assumed by independent India after 1947. Two years later, a formal Indo-Bhutanese accord returned the areas of Bhutan annexed by the British, formalized the annual subsidies the country received, and defined India's responsibilities in defense and foreign relations. A refugee issue of over 100,000 Bhutanese in Nepal remains unresolved; 90% of the refugees are housed in seven United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) camps. In March 2005, King Jigme Singye WANGCHUCK unveiled the government's draft constitution - which would introduce major democratic reforms - and pledged to hold a national referendum for its approval. In December 2006, the King abdicated the throne to his son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel WANGCHUCK, in order to give him experience as head of state before the democratic transition. In early 2007, India and Bhutan renegotiated their treaty to allow Bhutan greater autonomy in conducting its foreign policy, although Thimphu continues to coordinate policy decisions in this area with New Delhi. In July 2007, seven ministers of Bhutan's ten-member cabinet resigned to join the political process, and the cabinet acted as a caretaker regime until democratic elections for seats to the country's first parliament were completed in March 2008. The king ratified the country's first constitution in July 2008.

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