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How to get Bhutan visa for Swiss citizens/nationals ?

How to get Bhutan visa for Swiss citizens/nationals & what is the cost of visa fee?

It is mandatory to obtain e-Bhutan visa for Swiss citizens/nationals prior to travel to Bhutan. No embassies or missions abroad are authorized to issue travel permits/tourist visa for Bhutan.  

Drukair and Bhutan Airlines are the only two Bhutanese airlines operating flights to and from Bhutan. The fares in these airlines are kept at par. You can purchase the airline tickets through your tour operator in Bhutan (Like us). You may also book and buy the tickets online through their respective websites. However, you will not be allowed to board the flight to Bhutan at the port of entry without the e-visa.

View sample e-Bhutan visa.

How much does it cost to visit Bhutan from Switzerland ?

Sustainable development fee (SDF):

The Italian citizens / nationals wishing to visit Bhutan have to pay US $ 100 per person per night stay in Bhutan as sustainable development fee (SDF).

Discounts on sustainable development fee (SDF):
  1. There shall be no charge for the children up to the age of 5 years.

  2. The children between 6 to 11 years accompanied by guardians shall be given 50 % discount.

The visitors have to pay for package tour cost on top of the sustainable development fee (SDF) as follows:

Package tour cost:

  • Solo travel: US $ 245 per night stay in Bhutan.
  • 2 pax in a group: US $ 180 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
  • 3 pax and above: US $ 170 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
Nature of tour / trek -Private trip.

Package trek cost:

  • Solo trekker: US $ 350 per night on trek.
  • 2 pax in a group: US $ 260 per person per night.
  • 3 pax and above: US $ 225 per person per night.
Tour cost includes:
  • 3 meals a day, evening tea / coffee.
  • Bottled water through out the tour.
  • English speaking local guide.
  • Transportation within the country including airport transfers.
  • Sustainable development fee.
  • Accommodation in government certified “clean & safe” 3 star hotels. 5 and 4 star hotels need extra premiums.
Trek cost includes:
  • 3 meals a day, evening tea / coffee.
  • Hiring of ponies / yaks.
  • Haulage charges.
  • Services of trekking guide, cook and helpers.
  • Sustainable development fee.
  • Cost of trek permit.
  • Tents and equipment.
What is not included in the package tour / trek cost?

Not included in the cost are travel insurance, airfares, Bhutan visa fee, tips, beverages and other personal expenses.

Entry fees for temples / monuments and festival visits are as follows:

  • Tiger’s nest monastery @ US $ 12.5 per person.
  • Other monuments @ US $ 6 per person.
  • Museums @ US $ 4 – 6 per person.
  • All festivals @ US $ 12 per person.

Passport validity for travel to Bhutan:

Your passport should have a minimum of six months validity for travel to Bhutan from Switzerland.

Simple steps to get Bhutan visa for Swiss citizens / nationals:

Please follow 6 simple steps to obtain Bhutan visa for Swiss citizens/nationals.

  • Book pre-paid package tour with one of the registered tour operator in Bhutan (like us). You may also book your trip with one of the international travel agency. 
  • Finalize the duration of stay (With fly-in and fly-out dates) and places you wish to visit in Bhutan.
  • Make full payment for your trip to your tour operator in Bhutan and share a copy of the wire transfer receipt.
  • You also have to share a scanned copy of the photo page of your passport to the tour operator in Bhutan. The photo page should be clear and the MRZ no. at the bottom of the page should be clearly visible.
  • Your tour operator in Bhutan will submit your Bhutan visa application to the Department of Immigration (DoI), Thimphu Bhutan. It normally takes 2 – 3 working days to process the visa and may take longer during festival seasons.
  • The Department of Immigration, Thimphu Bhutan will issue e-Bhutan visa which will be e-mailed to you by the tour operator. You may print a copy or save it in your phone and produce it if required at the port of entry.

Bhutan visa fee for Swiss citizens / nationals & extension fee:

Bhutan visa fee for Swiss citizens / nationals is US $ 40 per person per trip. You have to pay visa fee along with the tour payment. The visa extension fee is US $ 40 and your tour operator will take care of it if required.

Drukair and Bhutan Airlines fly to and from following destinations:

The fares given below for various sectors are for round trip in economy class.

Please contact us for the flight schedule, child fares and discounts (If applicable).

Paro International Airport is the only airport in Bhutan that caters to international flights (Drukair / Bhutan Airlines).

NOTE: We are a local agent of Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. As such, we can book your flights and hold your seats for 1 month for free of cost.

Please check the links on the side bar for more information like tours, trekking, festivals and others.

Please contact us for all your Bhutan travel needs & see you in Bhutan..!

FAQs - How to get Bhutan visa for Swiss citizens / nationals ?

1.Does the royal government of Bhutan have an embassy or consulate in Switzerland ?

Yes, the royal government of Bhutan has a consulate in Geneva, Switzerland. The address is 17-19 Chemin du Champ d’Anier 1209. Geneva Switzerland.

2.How much is the Bhutan visa cost for Swiss citizens / nationals ?

The Bhutan visa cost for Swiss citizens / nationals is US $ 40 per person per trip. The duration of visa depends on the length of the package tour booked with the local tour operator.

3.Does the royal Bhutanese consulate in Geneva, Switzerland issue Bhutan visa for Swiss citizens / nationals ?

No, the royal Bhutanese consulate in New Geneva, Switzerland does not issue travel permits / Bhutan visa for Swiss citizens / nationals.

4.What is the Bhutan trip cancellation policy ?

Bhutan trip cancellation policy is as follows:

 

(1) No charge if cancelled within 45 days of the start of the tour programme;

(2) Charge 20% of the tour payment if cancelled within 30 days of the start of the tour programme;

(3) Charge 30% of the tour payment if cancelled within 21 days of the start of the tour programme;

(4) Charge 50% of the tour payment if cancelled within 14 days of the start of the tour programme; and

(5) Charge 100% of the tour payment charge if cancelled within 7 days or after the arrival tourist in Bhutan.

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