Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit BT?

Canadian passport holders need an e-Visa to visit Bhutan, obtained online before travel. Expect a US$40 non-refundable visa fee plus a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per adult per night. As of 2026, Canadian ordinary passport holders cannot enter Bhutan visa-free or on arrival. Bhutan requires almost all foreign nationals (except India, Bangladesh and the Maldives) to obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) before arrival. Canadians apply online through Bhutan's official immigration portal (immi.gov.bt), or have a licensed Bhutanese tour operator or hotel apply on their behalf. The application requires a digital passport copy, a digital passport photo, planned arrival/departure dates, and payment. Two charges apply: a one-time, non-refundable US$40 visa application fee, and the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per adult per night of stay (children 6-11 pay 50%, under 5 are exempt). The US$100 SDF rate is a discounted incentive rate in effect from 1 September 2023 through 31 August 2027. Applications are typically reviewed within five working days. The e-Visa permits a stay of up to 90 days, and a visa clearance letter is issued that is presented at entry (Paro airport or designated land borders) before the visa is stamped. Passports must be valid for at least six months. Bhutan is not in the Schengen area, so no Schengen 90/180 or ETIAS rules apply. The verdict is e-Visa.