Bhutan Travel Information

How to obtain visa in Bhutan
The visa process is considered to be a little complicated in comparison with other countries, because, the Bhutan has a very few embassies abroad. The visa is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bhutan. Therefore, you must apply in advance through your tour operator. The process takes a little more time than a normal visa application so it is advisable to apply early. You can download the form from Bhutan visit once you complete filling the form, fax it or e-mail it to it. The Bhutan visit does receive your completed form it passes to the Department of Tourism and then to the Foreign Ministry, both are based in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. The Bhutan visit takes the costs of the visa and it does check all the necessary documents require for visa that you sent them through the mail or fax. Then, once you are done with all, your visa will be sent to the Bhutan visit and a copy will be sent to you as well. You have to show it when you at the check in desk for Druk Air, then only you will be board into the flight. But, the actual visa is stamped on the passport upon your arrival in the country either at Paro airport or at Phuentsholing. At this time you have to present them the passport photo you with your passport number written on the back and pay the visa fee directly to the immigration officer at the port of entry. The visa is issued for certain number of days, a visa extension can be done once in Bhutan.

Bhutan Travel Permits
You need to take permission to make visit all round the areas, outside of the Paro and Thimphu valleys, which is classified as a restricted area. You can obtain the permission from Bhutan visit for the places that you state on your itinerary in prior, and this permit is checked and endorsed by the police at immigration checkpoints located at important road junctions. If you are a practicing Buddhism, you may apply for a permit to visit specific dzongs and religious institutions. This is issued by the National Commission for Cultural Affairs, and an application should be made in advance through Bhutan Visit.

Tourist Season in Bhutan
It is considered that the best season to have trekking to Bhutan is from March through November. December and February are very cold and itineraries can be changed because the road is blocked due heavy snow on the way to some parts of Bhutan.