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title: Bhutan visa for citizens of the Netherlands
description: Citizens of the Netherlands need a visa for Bhutan and can apply online for an eVisa. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Bhutan visa for citizens of the Netherlands

Citizens of the Netherlands 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.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **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:** Sufficient funds for stay (typically $200 per day)

## How to apply

1. **Contact a licensed Bhutanese tour operator** — Select a tour operator approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.
2. **Submit visa application through tour operator** — Provide passport details, photo, and travel itinerary to the operator.
3. **Pay visa fee and sustainable development fee** — Fees are paid via the tour operator; typically $40 visa fee plus $100 per day SDF.
4. **Receive visa approval letter** — The tour operator sends the pre-approved visa letter electronically.
5. **Travel to Bhutan** — Present the visa approval letter at the port of entry (airport or land border).
6. **Collect visa on arrival** — Immigration stamps the visa into your passport upon arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Passport-sized photograph (recent, white background)** (Identity): 45mm x 35mm, digital upload.
- **Visa application form (online)** (Identity): Completed via tour operator or official portal.
- **Travel itinerary (confirmed flights and hotel bookings)** (Travel): Must be arranged through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.
- **Tour confirmation from licensed Bhutanese tour operator** (Travel): Includes full tour package details.
- **Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement or sponsor letter)** (Financial): Minimum $200 per day of stay.
- **Travel insurance (covering medical and repatriation)** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory.
- **Return flight booking** (Travel): Onward ticket required.
- **Hotel reservation (pre-booked through tour operator)** (Travel): Part of the tour package.
- **Copy of passport data page** (Identity): Clear scan.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $200 per day of stay
- Bank statement
- Sponsor letter

Funds must cover the entire stay including SDF and tour costs.

## Good to know

- Visa must be arranged through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator; independent travel is not allowed.
- The sustainable development fee (SDF) is $100 per person per night (reduced for certain periods).
- Visa approval is subject to payment of all fees and tour confirmation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all details with your tour operator before submission.
- **Insufficient funds or unclear financial proof** — Provide a recent bank statement showing adequate balance.
- **Invalid passport (less than 6 months validity)** — Renew passport before applying.
- **Failure to book through a licensed tour operator** — Only use operators listed on the Tourism Council of Bhutan website.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Netherlands need a visa for Bhutan?

Citizens of the Netherlands need a visa for Bhutan and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist.

### What documents do citizens of the Netherlands need for Bhutan?

Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay); Passport-sized photograph (recent, white background); Visa application form (online); Travel itinerary (confirmed flights and hotel bookings); Tour confirmation from licensed Bhutanese tour operator; Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement or sponsor letter); and 4 more.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Bhutan visa for every passport](/visa/bhutan)
- [Every destination for Netherlands passport holders](/visa/passport/netherlands)