At Odho Adventures, we are dedicated to ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for our clients traveling to Bhutan. Below is the necessary information regarding the Bhutan visa process for US citizens and international visitors.
All visitors, including US citizens, must obtain an e-visa for Bhutan before traveling. The visa fee is USD $40 per person per trip. However, this requirement does not apply to citizens of India.
For those traveling by air, you will receive your visa at the immigration desk of Paro Airport. If traveling by road from Phuentsholing, the immigration office at the border town will stamp your visa in your passport. Entry from Gelephu or Samdrup Jongkhar is temporarily suspended.
The e-visa is approved and issued only by the Department of Immigration based in Thimphu, Bhutan. Odho Adventures will submit the visa application on your behalf to the Department of Immigration. Once approved, the Department of Immigration will issue an e-Bhutan visa, which will be emailed to you before your travel to Bhutan. You must present it at the check-in counter of Drukair or Bhutan Airlines when you board your flight to Bhutan.
### How to Get a Bhutan Visa for US Citizens and International Visitors
1. **Book Your Bhutan Trip:**
- Book your Bhutan trip with Odho Adventures.
2. **Wire Transfer Full Payment:**
- Wire transfer the full payment to the account of Odho Adventures and share a copy of the wire transfer receipt.
3. **Documents & Details Required:**
- A scanned copy of the photo page of your passport
- Travel insurance
- Passport-size photo / headshot / half photo
- Residential address
- Occupation
- Telephone number
At Odho Adventures, our team will process the visa on your behalf, which normally takes 2-3 working days. However, if the total tour payment has not been transferred to us, you will not receive the visa. Once the visa is approved, we will send you the e-visa. You are now eligible to visit Bhutan.
We look forward to helping you explore the beauty and culture of Bhutan with Odho Adventures!