How long can Indian passport holders stay in Bhutan?

Indian nationals do not need a visa for Bhutan but do need an entry permit. The current public permit guidance does not publish a single fixed tourist day cap; stay length depends on the permit and any approved extension.

How much does the Bhutan entry cost for Indian citizens?

The official fee is 1200 BTN. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Bhutan visa for Indian citizens

Indian citizens do not need a visa for Bhutan.

Visa-free Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: 19 Jun 2026 (2 days ago)

Status: Visa-free
Max stay: Indian nationals do not need a visa for Bhutan but do need an entry permit. The current public permit guidance does not publish a single fixed tourist day cap; stay length depends on the permit and any approved extension.
Official cost: 1200 BTN
Before departure: Nothing required before departure

Cost note

Indicative Sustainable Development Fee for Indian tourists: Nu. 1,200 per person per night. Public official guidance also notes a 24-hour border-town SDF waiver in the designated zone; no separate visa fee is charged for Indian nationals.

What you need

Valid Indian passport or Indian voter ID card
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan
Birth certificate for children below 18 if applicable
Entry permit application details and passport-size photo if applying on arrival
Travel insurance and any additional documents requested during permit assessment

Official source

https://immi.gov.bt/

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Why this verdict

Bhutan treats ordinary Indian nationals as an entry-permit case rather than a visa case. The Department of Immigration says Indian nationals are eligible for an entry permit at the port of entry, while the official tourism guidance says the permit can also be requested online in advance and that the Sustainable Development Fee is paid with the permit. Because the public official pages do not publish one universal fixed tourist stay cap, this corridor uses a stay note rather than a fabricated day limit.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?: Indian citizens do not need a visa for Bhutan. (Visa-free.)
How long can Indian passport holders stay in Bhutan?: Indian nationals do not need a visa for Bhutan but do need an entry permit. The current public permit guidance does not publish a single fixed tourist day cap; stay length depends on the permit and any approved extension.
How much does the Bhutan entry cost for Indian citizens?: The official fee is 1200 BTN. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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