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title: Bhutan visa for citizens of Thailand
description: "Citizens of Thailand 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 Thailand

Citizens of Thailand 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 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:** Bank statement showing sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Create account on official eVisa portal** — Register at https://visit.doi.gov.bt
2. **Complete online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload passport scan, photo, hotel booking, flight itinerary, and proof of funds
4. **Pay eVisa processing fee of 40 USD** — Payment is made online via credit/debit card
5. **Wait for processing (3–5 business days)** — Your application is reviewed by the Department of Immigration
6. **Receive eVisa approval via email** — Print the approval letter to present at entry
7. **Pay Sustainable Development Fee upon arrival** — SDF is 200 USD per person per night (discounted to 100 USD if paid in USD before Aug 2027)
8. **Present documents at immigration checkpoint** — Show passport, printed eVisa, and proof of SDF payment

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond entry)** (Identity)
- **Passport-size photograph (recent, white background)** (Identity)
- **Confirmed hotel reservation** (Travel)
- **Return/onward flight itinerary** (Travel)
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial)
- **Travel insurance (recommended)** (Supporting, optional)

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** 200 USD per night (SDF) plus accommodation and living expenses
- Bank statement

Bank statement must be recent (last 3 months).

## Good to know

- Sustainable Development Fee of 200 USD per person per night applies (100 USD if paid in USD before Sep 2027).
- Visa is only valid for tourism purposes; other activities require separate permits.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Incomplete or incorrect documentation** — Double-check all uploaded documents meet specifications.
- **Failure to pay Sustainable Development Fee** — Pay SDF online before or immediately upon arrival.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $40.

### How long does Bhutan visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

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

Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond entry); Passport-size photograph (recent, white background); Confirmed hotel reservation; Return/onward flight itinerary; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel insurance (recommended).

### 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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