• Visas need to be applied for at the least thirty days prior to travel and must be approved by Bhutan Foreign Ministry. Issuing of a clearance number to confirm your approval. A visa application form must be filled in and sent along with 4 copies of passport size photos. The visa is stamped on arrival.
  
  
• For all travelers, ingoing Bhutan by Druk Air, the visa clearance number is sent on to concerned overseas Druk Air stations and without the Clearance Number; passengers are not admitted to get on the flight. Visa Clearance Number is as well required while issuing Druk Air tickets.
  
  
• For all travelers, coming in into the country by land by Phuntsholing (the border town south of Bhutan), the visa is stamped on arrival and Clearance Number is forwarded to Foreign Ministry's office for sources and record.
  
  
• Visa fee is US$ 20.00 per individual for fourteen days visa, which can be also extended with additional fee of US$ 15.00. Visa fee is collectable on entry in cash

A resource of Internet info and help with visas and travel to Bhutan can be found by:

Bhutan Tourism Office

Assistance with visas for Bhutan can also be obtained from:

BHUTAN TRAVEL SERVICE
P.O. Box 757,
Baldwin NY 11510
1-800-950-9908 - 1-516-378-3805
email: bhutantravel@earthlink.net