Visas, Health & Insurance... documentation
All visitors require a passport valid for at least 6 months longer than their journey and an entry visa for Bhutan which must be pre-approved prior to your arrival.
Visa costs are built in to your travel package. A visa authority letter is issued after prepayment for your travel arrangements and the actual visa is entered into your passport on arrival at Paro Airport or at the Phuentsholing land border point.
Whilst Bhutan is a relatively safe country to visit, and there are currently no mandatory health requirements, public health facilities are extremely basic in some regions and we strongly recommend you seek professional advice prior to arrival.
Your nearest Travel Doctor in Australia can be contacted by telephoning 1300 421142.
Ideally you should seek such advice at least 6 weeks prior to your departure. We also encourage all travellers to ensure that their hepatitis and tetanus vaccinations are kept up to date at all times. Please note there is a rabies risk in Bhutan.
It is mandatory for all visitors to Bhutan to hold a valid comprehensive travel insurance policy.
Download & Print Bhutan Visa Application Form