Bhutan

12 rules, checked against Bhutan’s own pages. Last verified September 12, 2026.

Before anything else

One rule here carries a consequence heavy enough to state whether or not you asked.

Prohibited in Bhutan

Taking antiques out of Bhutan is illegal.

Source · verified Sep 10

The final decision rests with the officer.

Look up anything

You do not have to be bringing it.

Cash and monetary instruments 2
Forms and documents 6
Vaccines and health 3
Plugs and power 1

Cash and monetary instruments 2

Local currency brought in
- BTN 30,000
  
  Source · verified Sep 10
Local currency taken out
- BTN 30,000
  
  Source · verified Sep 10

Forms and documents 6

Passport validity
- 6 months
  
  Source · verified Sep 10
Tourist levy
- $100
  
  Source · verified Sep 10
Travel authorization
- Required
  
  Source · verified Sep 10
Travel authorization fee
- $40
  
  Source · verified Sep 10
Travel authorization page
- Official page
  
  Source · verified Sep 10
Usually back within
- 5 days
  
  Source · verified Sep 10

Vaccines and health 3

Health notes for this destination
- Official page
  
  Source · verified Sep 10
Travel health insurance
- Required
  
  Source · verified Sep 10
Yellow fever certificate
- Not required
  
  Source · verified Sep 10

Plugs and power 1

Plug types
- C, D, G
  
  Source · verified Sep 12

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Who publishes these rules

Immigration GENERAL INFORMATION
Health GENERAL INFORMATION

Sites that charge extra to “handle” a Bhutan application are not official. The government issues these directly.