VISA Information
- All visas are issued by Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home & Cultural Affairs in Thimphu.
- Visa clearance must be obtained before coming to Bhutan. Visa clearance takes at least up to 7 days to process.
- All delegates will be provided free visas by the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs for duration of meeting.
- All arrangements for visa clearance will be managed by the Conference Organisers upon registration for the meeting.
- All delegates are advised to check their passport validity which should not be less than 6 months from the date of travel.
Processing VISA:
- Register Online for the Meeting. Click Here
- There are no requirements of visa interviews or finger print scans for visa approval.
- Delegates will be required to upload scanned copies of their passport during the registration process.
- Upon acceptance of registration, visa will be processed by the Conference Organisers and a scanned copy of the clearance will be shared by email.
- The visa clearance letter must be produced at the time of boarding the plane
- Upon arrival at the Paro International Airport in Bhutan, the invitation letter should be presented to the visa officer at the immigration desk
- The Visa Officer will then stamp the visa on the passport.
Other Information:
Customs Duty:
Travelers will be required to complete the passenger declaration form upon arrival. Travelers are allowed to bring in the following items –
- Personal belongings.
- Alcohol (wine or spirit) – up to 1 liter.
- Up to 200 pieces of cigarettes, 250 grams of tobacco or 50 cigars. These are further subject to 100 percent customs duty and 100 percent sales tax.
- Video and / or photography equipment for personal use.
- Instrument and apparatus for personal use.
The following are some of the goods that require an import license or permits from relevant authorities:
ITEMS | AUTHORITY |
Fire arms, ammunition explosives and explosive devices | Royal Bhutan Police and Ministry of Home and Culture |
Live animals and their products | Ministry of Agriculture and Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority |
Plant and plant materials | Ministry of Agriculture and Bhutan Agricultural and Food Regulatory Authority |
Industrial, toxic wastes and residues and ozone depleting substances | National Environment Commission and Ministry of Economic Affairs |
Wireless, remote sensing and broadcasting equipments | Bhutan InfoCom and Media Authority |
Scraps | National Environment Commission and Ministry of Economic Affairs |
Drugs and pharmaceutical products | Drug Regulatory Authority and Bhutan Narcotic Control Agency |
Chemical and fertilizers | Ministry of Agriculture |
Plastics packing materials | Ministry of Economic Affairs |
Gold, silver and currency in excess of free baggage allowance | Royal Monetary Authority |
NOTE: On arrival, an RTM desk will be available at the airport. Delegates are kindly requested to approach the desk for assistance.