Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs

Frequently Ask Questions

Requirements: Copy of Passport (other nationals) Recent passport size photo Copy of Passport / Voter ID card / Birth Certificate for children below the age of 18 years (for nationals of India) Passport must have minimum validity of six months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan Valid travel …

Requirements: Recommendation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Government of Bhutan Copy of passport Passport must have minimum validity of six months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan Duly completed visa application form Detailed day wise program of the visit for Diplomats of non resident Mission and …

The Immigration Office, Paro International Airport, facilitates legitimate and lawful entry and exit of all people traveling by air. It also assesses the admissibility of people issued with an e-Visa/e-Permit as well as nationals of countries who are eligible for visa/permit on arrival.

Requirements: Recommendation from Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment Copy of valid passport Passport must have minimum validity of six months from the intended date of departure from Bhutan Duly completed visa application form The Department may ask for additional documents during assessment, if required

There are four Regional Immigration Offices located in Samtse, Phuentsholing, Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar. The Regional Immigration Offices facilitates legitimate and lawful entry and exit of all people traveling by land. It also assesses the admissibility of people issued with an e-Visa/e-Permit as well as nationals of countries who are …

The Visa Division issues visas for all foreign nationals other than nationals of Bangladesh, India and the Maldives. The following are the categories of visas issued: Diplomatic Official Tourist Employment Student Business Dependent

The Inspection and Training Division carries out field inspections and coordinates capacity building and training programs for the Department. It also provides the following service: Cancellation of immigration permits

The Service Division issues e-Permits for tourists from Bangladesh, India and Maldives.  It also provides the following services to all foreigners: Route Permit Work Permit Dependent Permit Student Permit Immigration Card (Marriage Case) Investor Card