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title: Bhutan visa for citizens of Italy
description: "Citizens of Italy need a visa for Bhutan and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $40. Processing: 3–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Bhutan visa for citizens of Italy

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (90 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 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:** Minimum $200 per day of stay

## How to apply

1. **Visit the official eVisa portal** — Go to https://visit.gov.bt and create an account
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload passport scan, photo, flight itinerary, hotel booking, and proof of funds
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay $40 USD via credit/debit card or other accepted methods
5. **Submit application** — Review and submit the application
6. **Receive eVisa by email** — Processing takes 3-5 business days; approved eVisa is sent via email
7. **Print eVisa and travel** — Carry a printed copy of the eVisa to present upon arrival in Bhutan

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): Digital photo, white background, 35x45mm
- **Confirmed flight itinerary** (Travel): Round-trip or onward ticket
- **Hotel booking confirmation** (Travel): For entire stay in Bhutan
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash equivalent showing $200 per day
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Supporting): Pay online via the eVisa portal

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $200 per day of stay
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's cheques

Proof of funds must show sufficient balance for the entire stay

## Good to know

- Visa is single entry only; re-entry requires a new visa.
- Overstaying may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application** — Double-check all fields and upload all required documents
- **Insufficient funds proof** — Provide a bank statement showing at least $200 per day of stay
- **Invalid passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from entry date

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Italy need a visa for Bhutan and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (90 days).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $40.

### How long does Bhutan visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photo; Confirmed flight itinerary; Hotel booking confirmation; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa fee payment receipt; and 1 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.gov.bt

## Sources

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

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