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Bhutan visa for Bangladeshis

Bhutan treats Bangladeshi nationals as regional visitors. Official Bhutan pages say Bangladeshis do not need to apply for a visa in advance and can get entry clearance on arrival, and that regional tourists pay a concessional Sustainable Development Fee.

Quick answer: Visa: No advance visa for Bangladeshis; visa or permit on arrival (older official pages). SDF amount: Concessional rate; amount not stated on the official page we read. Ask our office. Confirm before you pay.

Official source checkedLast checked: 15 October 2026Entry permit at port of entry for Bangladeshis
VISA

No advance visa for Bangladeshis; visa or permit on arrival (older official pages)

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SDF AMOUNT

Concessional rate; amount not stated on the official page we read. Ask our office

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APPLY AT

Port of entry, or licensed Bhutanese tour operator online system

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PASSPORT

Valid at least 6 months (third-party listing)

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Visa and entry for Bangladeshis

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  • The Bhutan Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Bangladeshi, Indian and Maldivian nationals do not require a visa to enter Bhutan and can get a visa on arrival. One MFA page is dated 2009 and another 2018, so confirm current practice.
  • The MFA says tourist visas for other nationals go through the online system of a licensed Bhutanese tour operator, with the Department of Immigration issuing visas and entry permits.

Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)

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  • The Tourism Council page says regional tourists from Bangladesh, India and the Maldives pay a concessional SDF under the Tourism Levy Act 2020, effective 1 July 2020. It does not state the amount.
  • We could not confirm the current daily SDF amount on an official page, so ask our office before quoting any figure.

Processing time

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  • Not confirmed for Bangladeshis. The MFA page dated 2009 mentions up to two working days for advance visas, which is not a current figure for tourists.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Typical documents (confirm before travel)

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  • Passport valid at least 6 months (reported by a third-party tour operator page, not an official source).
  • Confirmed hotel and itinerary arrangements and return flight details; Bhutan entry is usually organised through licensed operators and hotels.
  • Proof of funds and photos may be requested by the immigration office at entry.

Official contact

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  • Royal Bhutanese Embassy, Dhaka: House CEN 12, Road 107, Gulshan-II, Dhaka-1212; rbedhaka@mfa.gov.bt; +880-2-55059894 (Sunday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM). Its visa page only links to bhutan.travel and is dated 2021.

Things to watch

  • Official Bhutan visa pages we could read are old (2009, 2018, 2021). Verify the SDF amount and entry process with the Embassy or Tourism Council before quoting.
  • Entry decisions rest with Bhutan's immigration authorities, and approval is never guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshis need a visa for Bhutan?

Official Bhutan pages say Bangladeshis do not need to apply in advance and can get a visa or entry permit on arrival. Those pages are old, so confirm before booking.

Do Bangladeshis pay the Sustainable Development Fee?

Yes, at a concessional regional rate under the Tourism Levy Act 2020. The amount is not confirmed on the official page, so ask our office.

Where is the Bhutan Embassy in Dhaka?

House CEN 12, Road 107, Gulshan-II, Dhaka-1212. It is open Sunday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM.