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title: Bhutan visa for citizens of Afghanistan
description: Citizens of Afghanistan need a visa for Bhutan and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Bhutan visa for citizens of Afghanistan

Citizens of Afghanistan need a visa for Bhutan and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://visit.doi.gov.bt/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist eVisa (SDF applies)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Not specified

## How to apply

1. **Choose a licensed Bhutanese tour operator** — Select a tour operator registered with the Tourism Council of Bhutan to arrange your itinerary and hotel bookings.
2. **Book tour package and pay SDF** — The tour operator will confirm your trip and collect the Sustainable Development Fee (USD 200/night) and any visa fee if applicable.
3. **Complete online eVisa application** — Visit the official portal (visit.doi.gov.bt) and fill in personal details, passport info, and travel dates.
4. **Upload required documents** — Upload scanned passport, photo, flight itinerary, and tour operator confirmation.
5. **Pay visa processing fee (if any)** — Some applications may require a small visa fee; follow portal instructions.
6. **Receive e-Visa approval letter by email** — Processing typically takes a few days; the letter authorises entry into Bhutan.
7. **Print the e-Visa letter** — Carry a physical copy when travelling.
8. **Present letter upon arrival at Paro Airport** — Immigration will stamp the passport; you may also need to show return ticket and proof of SDF payment.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Passport must have blank pages for entry stamp.
- **Passport-size photograph (recent, white background)** (Identity): Standard visa photo specifications.
- **Flight itinerary (onward/return tickets)** (Travel): Proof of exit from Bhutan.
- **Hotel/accommodation booking confirmation** (Travel): Booking must be through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.
- **Travel insurance covering COVID-19 and repatriation** (Travel, optional): Recommended but not officially mandatory.
- **Bank statement or proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to cover SDF and stay costs.
- **Tour confirmation from licensed Bhutanese tour operator** (Supporting): Tour package including accommodation and guide is mandatory.
- **Payment receipt for Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)** (Financial): USD 200 per night (or USD 100 if paid in USD before Aug 2027).

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- SDF payment receipt

SDF of USD 200 per person per night (USD 100 if paid in US dollars before 1 Sep 2027).

## Good to know

- The Sustainable Development Fee of USD 200/night makes Bhutan a high-cost destination.
- All tourists (except Indians, Bangladeshis, and Maldivians) must book through a licensed tour operator.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documents** — Double-check all uploaded files meet specifications.
- **Failure to pay SDF in advance** — Ensure the tour operator confirms SDF payment before applying.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before applying.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Afghanistan need a visa for Bhutan?

Citizens of Afghanistan need a visa for Bhutan and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: Tourist eVisa (SDF applies).

### How long can citizens of Afghanistan stay in Bhutan?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Afghanistan need for Bhutan?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Passport-size photograph (recent, white background); Flight itinerary (onward/return tickets); Hotel/accommodation booking confirmation; Tour confirmation from licensed Bhutanese tour operator; Payment receipt for Sustainable Development Fee (SDF); and 2 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Bhutan?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://visit.doi.gov.bt/

## Sources

- [visit.doi.gov.bt](https://visit.doi.gov.bt/)

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