For processing visa we need to have clear passport photocopy (photo should be very clear) of the clients 15-20 days prior to the travel date.
All tourists (excluding Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldivian passport holders) who wish to travel to Bhutan require a visa and must book their holiday through a Bhutan tour Operator Company or one of their international partners. The tour operator will take care of Visa arrangements for visitors.
Indian, Bangladeshis and Maldivian nationals can obtain a visa at the port of entry on producing a valid passport with a minimum of 6 month validity (Indian nationals may also use their Voters Identity Card (VIC)).
All other tourists must obtain a visa clearance prior to travel to Bhutan. Visas are processed through an online system by your Bhutanese tour operator, directly or through a foreign travel agent.
How can I get visa for Bhutan?
You are required to send the photo-page of your passport to your tour operator like Dream Tibet Travel & Tours, Who will then apply for your visa. The visa will be processed by the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) once the full payment of your holiday (including a USD $40 visa fee) has been wire transferred and received in the Tourism Council of Bhutan bank account. Once received the visa clearance will be processed within 72 working hours.
At your point of entry you will be required to show your visa clearance letter, the visa will then be stamped into your passport.
Bhutan Payment:
Since the Department of Tourism issues visa only upon receipt of full payment in advance, tour payment has to be transferred to our account at least 3 weeks before the travel date. Airfare needs to be sent at the time of issuing tickets.
Bhutan Flight booking:
We need complete names (as in the Passport) of the clients to book seats. Without names it is not possible to book seats. Ticketing Time Limit (TTL) is given & we need to issue the ticket within TTL expires.
Bhutan tour Cancellation policy:
Once visa is processed & tour programmes booked and subsequently cancelled shall be subject to the following charges:
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a) within 30 days of start of program |
- No charge ( Except flight ticket Cancellation) |
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b) within 21 days |
- 10% of the rate |
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c) within 14 days |
- 15% of the rate |
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d) within 7 days |
- 30% of the rate |
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e) less than 7 days or cancellation |
- 50% of the rate |
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f) Less than 2 days or Cancellation without Notice |
- 100% of the rate |
Bhutan flight Cancellation policy:
a) Before 30days: no cancellation charge but have to pay US$ 25 per person as documentation charge.
b) 11-30days: 50% cancellation on airfare + US$ 25 per person as documentation charge.
c) 10-04 days: 75% cancellation + US$ 25 per person as documentation charge.
d) Below 03days: 100% cancellation
Note: The above given rates are based on the present Govt. rates. If there is any change in the Govt. rates, we have to revise our costs accordingly.
Bhutan Cost Info
Cost includes:-
- Private transportation By Tucson / Innova or land cruiser / Hiace/Coaster
- All necessary travel and Trekking permits
- English speaking Bhutanese guide.
- Accommodation on single/twin room basis.
- Sightseeing and monastery entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Meal plan: Full Board Basis
- Bhutanese Visa fee
- Flight Fare : Kathmandu- Par- Kathmandu or other destination
Cost excludes:-
- Insurance of any kind.
- Additional cost due to natural calamity and unforeseen circumstance
- Personal expenses such as drink, guide tips & etc.
