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Spain to Bhutan visa requirements

Q: Do I have to book a tour to visit Bhutan?

You are no longer legally required to book a packaged tour, and you can apply for the visa yourself online. However, you must still pay the Sustainable Development Fee, and many travelers find a licensed tour operator convenient for handling the application and logistics.

Q: How much does it cost in total?

A non-refundable US$40 visa application fee plus the Sustainable Development Fee of US$100 per adult per night for the entire stay. A 5-night trip therefore costs roughly US$540 in government fees alone, before flights and accommodation.

Q: How long does the visa take to process?

The Department of Immigration generally reviews applications within about five working days. Apply at least a week or two before departure to be safe.

Q: How long can I stay in Bhutan?

Your stay matches the dates approved in your application, for which you have prepaid the SDF. Extensions are possible by applying and paying additional SDF for the extra nights.

Q: Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply to Bhutan?

No. Bhutan is in South Asia and is not part of the Schengen area or the EU, so the Schengen 90/180 short-stay rule and ETIAS are not relevant to a trip to Bhutan.

Spanish passport holders need a visa (e-visa) to visit Bhutan and must obtain it online before travel. There is no visa-free entry and no visa-on-arrival for Spanish citizens. Bhutan is not visa-free for Spanish (ES) ordinary passport holders. Only India, Bangladesh and the Maldives have special arrangements; everyone else, including Spain, must obtain an e-visa in advance through Bhutan's Department of Immigration online portal (visit.doi.gov.bt) or via a licensed Bhutanese tour operator. Bhutan operates a "High Value, Low Volume" tourism policy: in addition to a one-time, non-refundable US$40 visa application fee, every visitor must pay the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per person per night for the entire length of stay. Applicants sign a Pledge of Friendship, create an account, submit a passport scan and photo, declare arrival/departure dates, and pay the visa fee plus full SDF up front. Applications are reviewed within about five working days. The passport must be valid for at least six months. The visa duration matches the booked/declared length of stay. Bhutan is in South Asia and has no connection to the Schengen area, so the 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply here. Verdict: evisa (visa required in advance, issued electronically).

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Tourist e-visa (obtained online in advance via Department of Immigration or licensed tour operator)

Maximum stay

Equal to the approved/declared length of stay (SDF paid per night)

per entry

Entries

Single entry (per approved trip)

from issue date

Visa fee

US$40 visa application fee + US$100 per person per night SDF

consular fee only

Processing time

About 5 working days

standard track

Validity

Valid for the approved travel dates; passport must have 6+ months validity

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Plan your trip and dates

Decide your arrival and departure dates. The SDF of US$100 per night applies for every night of your stay, so plan the duration carefully. You may apply yourself online or have a licensed Bhutanese tour operator/hotel apply on your behalf.

· High Value, Low Volume policy

/02

Create an account on the official portal

Go to the Department of Immigration portal at visit.doi.gov.bt, create an account, and sign the Pledge of Friendship required of all visitors.

· visit.doi.gov.bt

/03

Complete the visa application

Fill in the application form with your personal details, travel dates, and accommodation, and upload a scanned copy of your passport photo page plus a recent digital passport photo.

· Passport scan· Digital photo

/04

Pay the visa fee and SDF

Pay the one-time, non-refundable US$40 visa application fee and the full Sustainable Development Fee (US$100 per night) by credit card or secure wire transfer.

· Credit card· Wire transfer

/05

Wait for approval (about 5 working days)

The Department of Immigration reviews applications within roughly five working days. You will receive your visa clearance letter electronically.

· ~5 working days

/06

Travel with your e-visa

Carry a printed or digital copy of your visa clearance letter and your passport (valid 6+ months). Your visa is verified and stamped on arrival at Paro International Airport or a land border.

· Paro airport· Land border

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Spain -> Bhutan · Tourist e-visa (obtained online in advance via Department of Immigration or licensed tour operator)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredScanned copy of passport photo (bio-data) page

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredRecent digital passport-style photograph

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed arrival and departure dates