Indian Nationals Travelling to Bhutan
Indian nationals visiting Bhutan do not require visa. However, they will be issued an entry permit. ‘Entry Permit’ will be issued by the Department of Immigration in the Pedestrian Terminal at Phuentsholing on the basis of a valid Travel Document. Tourists/visitors from India are required to carry the following Travel Documents: Original Indian Passport (with minimum six months validity) or Original Voter ID card; For children below 18 years, Original birth certificate (in English language) or passport, and must be accompanied by a legal guardian; 02 passport size photographs are required. Tourists should have travel insurance for the duration of the trip. There is also an option to purchase domestic travel insurance from Bhutanese insurance providers at the Pedestrian Terminal at Phuentsholing.
2. Indian tourists:
Indian tourists can enter Bhutan either by planning their own trip or they can avail the services of local tour operators to process the travel documents & plan a trip.
3. Sustainable Development Fee:
India tourists are required to pay Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of INR 1,200/- per person per night. Children aged 5 years and below are exempted of SDF and children between the age of 6-12 years are given 50 % concession on SDF. Tourist visiting Samtse, Phuentsholing, Gelephu, and SamdrupJongkhar towns for 24 hours need not pay Sustainable Development Fee (SDF).
4. Indian-registered vehicles:
Indian-registered vehicles will be allowed within the designated zone without any charges. However, if any vehicle goes beyond Rinchending Check Post in Phuentsholing, they will be required to pay Nu 4,500 per day as Green Tax.
4. Indian-registered vehicles:
Indian-registered vehicles will be allowed within the designated zone without any charges. However, if any vehicle goes beyond Rinchending Check Post in Phuentsholing, they will be required to pay Nu 4,500 per day as Green Tax.
Documents required:
- Original driving license
- Original Registration Certificate (Vehicle Registration shall not be more than 10 years from date of registration).
- Vehicle insurance
- Vehicle emission and road worthiness certificate
- Owner of the vehicle must be the same person. If driver and owner are different, an authority letter from owner to driver is required.
5. Pedestrian Terminal at Jaigaon-Phuentsholing border:
The Pedestrian Terminal at Jaigaon-Phuentsholing border remains open for 24×7. Entry Permit is not required for daily visitors who will be visiting Phuentsholing only.