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# Bhutan visa for citizens of Russia

Citizens of Russia 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
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Select a registered tour operator** — Choose a licensed Bhutanese tour operator to arrange your trip.
2. **Book tour and pay fees** — Pay the tour cost, Sustainable Development Fee ($200/night), and visa fee ($40) through the operator.
3. **Operator submits visa application** — The tour operator submits your eVisa application to the Department of Immigration.
4. **Receive eVisa approval** — Approved eVisa is sent to your email within 3-5 working days.
5. **Print eVisa and travel** — Carry a printed copy of the eVisa to present upon arrival in Bhutan.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): White background, 35x45mm.
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Provided by tour operator.
- **Tour confirmation from registered operator** (Travel): Must include full itinerary and proof of booking.
- **Proof of Sustainable Development Fee payment** (Financial): SDF is $200 per night for most visitors.
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Detailed day-by-day plan.
- **Hotel booking (if not included in tour)** (Travel, optional): Usually covered by tour package.
- **Return flight booking** (Travel): Confirmed onward/return ticket.

## Proof of funds

- Proof of SDF payment
- Tour booking confirmation

Sustainable Development Fee of $200 per night must be paid for each night of stay.

## Good to know

- You must book through a registered tour operator; independent travel is not allowed.
- Sustainable Development Fee is $200 per night for most visitors (exceptions for Indian, Bangladeshi, and Maldivian nationals).
- Visa is single entry only.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documentation** — Ensure all documents are complete and accurate as per operator's checklist.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Check passport expiry and renew if needed before applying.
- **Failure to pay Sustainable Development Fee** — Confirm full SDF payment is made through the tour operator.
- **Not booking through a registered operator** — Only use tour operators licensed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $40.

### How long does Bhutan visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

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

Passport (valid at least 6 months); Passport-size photograph; Completed visa application form; Tour confirmation from registered operator; Proof of Sustainable Development Fee payment; Travel itinerary; 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://visit.doi.gov.bt/

## Sources

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

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