Bhutan Visas and SDF
Applying for a visa (or permit) to Bhutan is simple. All visitors must have a visa and permit before traveling to Bhutan.
Visitors apply online for a visa or permit or seek assistance from a licensed Bhutanese provider. It takes around five days to process a visa. It is highly recommended to use a Bhutanese service provider.
All guests must pay Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 100 per person per night (Concessionary rates apply for children) and a non-refundable, one-off visa application fee of USD 40. Indian guests pay SDF of Nu/INR. 1,200 per person per night.
The SDF funds important cultural, environmental, health and educational projects across Bhutan.