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title: Bhutan visa for citizens of South Korea
description: "Citizens of South Korea need a visa for Bhutan and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: 1–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Bhutan visa for citizens of South Korea

Citizens of South Korea 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:** 1–5 days
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Evidence of sufficient funds (credit card or cash)

## How to apply

1. **Complete online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, travel, and contact details on the official eVisa portal.
2. **Upload required documents** — Upload digital copies of passport bio page, photograph, itinerary, and additional documents.
3. **Pay Sustainable Development Fee** — Pay the SDF online using a credit/debit card (USD 200 per night, reduced to USD 100 if paid in USD before Sep 2027).
4. **Submit application and receive reference number** — After submission, a reference number is provided for tracking.
5. **Wait for processing (1–5 working days)** — The Department of Immigration reviews and processes the application.
6. **Receive eVisa approval via email** — Approved eVisa is sent to the applicant's email as a PDF.
7. **Print eVisa and carry with passport** — Present the printed eVisa along with passport upon arrival in Bhutan.

## 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 format, 400x514 pixels.
- **Confirmed flight itinerary and hotel booking** (Travel): Full itinerary with entry and exit dates.
- **Proof of payment of Sustainable Development Fee** (Financial): SDF is USD 200 per night (USD 100 if paid in USD between Sep 2023–Aug 2027).
- **Travel insurance (recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory but strongly advised.
- **Cover letter (for business purposes)** (Employment, optional): Only if applying for business eVisa.

## Proof of funds

- Credit card receipt
- Bank statement
- Cash declaration

Proof of sufficient funds may be asked on arrival.

## Good to know

- Sustainable Development Fee of at least USD 200 per night applies to most tourists; reduced to USD 100 per night if paid in USD from Sep 2023 to Aug 2027.
- Application must be made through an official Bhutanese tour operator or directly via the government portal if self-booking is permitted.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or inconsistent documentation (e.g., missing photograph or passport page).** — Double-check all required fields and upload clear, scanned copies.
- **Non-payment or underpayment of Sustainable Development Fee.** — Verify the correct SDF amount and pay in full before submission.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months from date of departure.** — Renew your passport if it has fewer than 6 months remaining.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for Bhutan?

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

### How long can citizens of South Korea stay in Bhutan?

Up to 90 days.

### How long does Bhutan visa processing take?

Typically 1–5 days.

### What documents do citizens of South Korea need for Bhutan?

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; Passport-size photograph (recent, white background); Confirmed flight itinerary and hotel booking; Proof of payment of Sustainable Development Fee; Travel insurance (recommended); Cover letter (for business purposes).

### 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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