How to get Bhutan visa for US citizens/nationals?

All US passport holders / citizens wishing to travel to Bhutan as tourists have to pay sustainable development fee (SDF) which is as follows:

• 12 years of age and above: US $ 100 per person per night stay in Bhutan.

• There shall be no charge for the children up to the age of 5 years.
• The children between 6 to 11 years accompanied by guardians shall be given 50 % discount.

Bhutan visa fee is US $ 40 per person per trip.

Our package tour / trek cost is as follows:

• 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.

• 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.

• 3 meals a day and evening tea / coffee.
• English speaking local guide.
• Transportation within the country including airport transfers.
• Accommodation in government certified “clean & safe” 3 star hotels. You can also book 4 star and 5 star hotels at extra premiums.
• Bottled water during the entire trip.

• 3 meals a day and evening tea / coffee.
• Hiring of ponies / yaks.
• Haulage charges.
• Services of guide, cook and helpers.
• Cost of trekking permits.
• Tents and equipment.
• Sleeping mats (You have to bring your own sleeping bags).

• Travel insurance.
• Drukair / Bhutan Airlines fares.
• Entrance fees for museums / monuments and festival visits.
• Tips, beverages and other personal expenses.

The royal government of Bhutan levies entrance fees for museums / monuments and festival visits as follows:

• Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) @ US $ 12.5 per person.
• Other monuments @ US $ 6 per person.
• Museums @ US $ 5 – 6 per person.
• All festivals @ US $ 12 per person.

Minimum six months validity for travel to Bhutan from USA.

Please follow 6 simple steps to obtain Bhutan visa for US citizens.

• 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 like us and share a copy of the wire transfer receipt.
• You have to share a scanned copy of the photo page of your passport to the tour operator in Bhutan by email. 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. It normally takes a week 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 / cost for US citizens / nationals is US $ 40 per person per trip. It has to be paid along with the tour payment. The visa extension fee is US $ 40 and your tour operator will take care of it if required.

The fares given below for various sectors are for ROUND TRIP.

• Bangkok – Paro – Bangkok Fare: US $ 908 (Economy) & US $ 1290 (Business).
• New Delhi – Paro Fare: US $ 612 (Economy) & US $ 1033 (Business).
• Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu Fare: US $ 468 (Economy) & US $ 710 (Business).
• Singapore – Paro – Singapore Fare: US $ 1066 (Economy) & US $ 1680 (Business).
• Kolkata – Paro – Kolkata Fare: US $ 462 (Economy) & US $ 706 (Business).
• Dhaka – Paro – Dhaka Fare : US $ 464 (Economy) & US $ 766 (Business).

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..!