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title: Bhutan visa for citizens of Brazil
description: "Citizens of Brazil need a visa for Bhutan and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $40. Processing: 3–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Bhutan visa for citizens of Brazil

Citizens of Brazil 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://www.mfa.gov.bt/visa/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (up to 30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–5 days
- **Government fee:** $40
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Not required separately; SDF payment covers stay

## How to apply

1. **Select a licensed tour operator** — Choose a Bhutanese tour operator approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.
2. **Book tour and pay SDF and visa fee** — Pay the Sustainable Development Fee (per night) and the USD 40 visa fee through the operator.
3. **Tour operator submits eVisa application** — The operator uploads your documents and applies on the official eVisa portal.
4. **Receive visa clearance letter via email** — Processing takes 3–5 working days; the clearance letter is sent to you and the operator.
5. **Print the clearance letter** — Carry a printed copy to present upon arrival in Bhutan.
6. **Travel to Bhutan and obtain visa stamp** — At Paro Airport or land border, immigration stamps the visa into your passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Passport-size photograph (recent, white background)** (Identity): Digital copy required for online application.
- **Tour confirmation from licensed Bhutanese tour operator** (Travel): Independent travel is not allowed; a tour operator is mandatory.
- **Hotel booking confirmation (part of tour package)** (Travel): Included in the tour operator's itinerary.
- **Flight itinerary (round-trip or onward ticket)** (Travel): Must show entry and exit from Bhutan.
- **Proof of Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) payment** (Financial): SDF is USD 200 per night (USD 100 if paid in USD from Sep 2023 to Aug 2027).
- **Visa fee payment receipt (USD 40)** (Financial): Paid online via the tour operator or official portal.
- **Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory)** (Supporting, optional): Covers medical and trip cancellation.

## Proof of funds

- SDF payment receipt
- visa fee receipt

SDF is USD 200 per night (reduced to USD 100 if paid in USD from Sep 2023 to Aug 2027). Visa fee is USD 40.

## Good to know

- Independent travel is not allowed; you must book through a licensed tour operator.
- The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is mandatory and expensive; budget accordingly.
- Visa clearance is valid for 90 days from issue; you must enter within that window.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documentation (e.g., invalid passport, missing photo).** — Double-check all documents before submission; ensure passport has 6 months validity.
- **Failure to pay SDF or visa fee in full.** — Confirm payment with the tour operator and keep receipts.
- **Criminal record or security concerns.** — Disclose any relevant history; most tourist visas are granted if no serious issues.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Brazil need a visa for Bhutan and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (up to 30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Bhutan visa cost for citizens of Brazil?

Government fee: $40.

### How long does Bhutan visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Passport-size photograph (recent, white background); Tour confirmation from licensed Bhutanese tour operator; Hotel booking confirmation (part of tour package); Flight itinerary (round-trip or onward ticket); Proof of Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) payment; and 2 more.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.mfa.gov.bt/visa/

## Sources

- [mfa.gov.bt](https://www.mfa.gov.bt/visa/)

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