Bhutan updates tourist, foreign-worker and student immigration guidance

What changed

• Policy claim 1

  Bhutan Travel currently lists a one-off US$40 visa application fee, a Sustainable Development Fee of US$100 per adult per day with concessions, and review of a correctly completed visa application within five working days; the tourist visa allows up to 90 days from entry.

  Claim ID: bt-2026-10-immigration-tourist-work-student-refresh#claim-1·Cite this claim

  Source: Bhutan Travel - visa and FAQ guidance (Department of Tourism, Royal Government of Bhutan)·source verified 23 October 2026·page reviewed 23 October 2026

• Policy claim 2

  The Department of Immigration states that from 07 May 2026 every foreign worker whose work in Bhutan lasts more than 30 days must have a Bhutanese bank account.

  Claim ID: bt-2026-10-immigration-tourist-work-student-refresh#claim-2·Cite this claim

  Source: Department of Immigration - foreign worker bank account notification (Department of Immigration, Royal Government of Bhutan)·source verified 23 October 2026·page reviewed 23 October 2026

• Policy claim 3

  The Department of Immigration lists the Visa/Entry Permit Guidelines for International Students, 2026 as current, and the guideline is effective from 01 May 2026; the student visa requirements page continues to require institutional recommendation/admission, passport validity, an application form, means-of-subsistence form and statement of purpose.

  Claim ID: bt-2026-10-immigration-tourist-work-student-refresh#claim-3·Cite this claim

  Source: Department of Immigration - student visa guidance (Department of Immigration, Royal Government of Bhutan)·source verified 23 October 2026·page reviewed 23 October 2026

Routes affected

• Tourist Visa / eVisa
• Business Visa
• Work Permit
• Student Visa
• Dependent Permit
• Residence Permit

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