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Do Indonesia passport holders need a visa to visit BT?

Indonesian ordinary passport holders need an e-Visa for Bhutan. You must apply online before travel, pay a US$40 visa fee plus the US$100 per night Sustainable Development Fee (SDF). Bhutan does not grant visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival to Indonesian citizens. Only Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldivian nationals receive special treatment; everyone else, including Indonesians, must obtain an e-Visa in advance. The application is made online through Bhutan's official immigration portal (immi.gov.bt) or via a licensed tour operator. Two charges apply: a one-time, non-refundable US$40 visa application fee, and the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per person per night, which must be paid up front as part of the application. Children aged 6-12 pay 50% of the SDF and those 5 and under are exempt. Applications are typically reviewed within five working days; once approved, a visa clearance letter is issued and the visa is stamped on arrival at Paro airport or a designated land border. The e-Visa permits stays of up to 90 days. A passport valid for at least six months is required.
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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
e-Visa (applied online before travel)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry (per approved itinerary)
from issue date
Visa fee
US$40 visa fee + US$100/night SDF
consular fee only
Processing time
Within 5 working days
standard track
Validity
For the approved travel dates / itinerary
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport validity
Ensure your Indonesian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended date of entry and has a blank page for the visa stamp.
· 6 months validity· Blank page
/02
Plan your trip and dates
Decide your arrival and departure dates and the number of nights, as the SDF is charged per person per night. You may book independently or use a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.
· Per-night SDF
/03
Apply online at the official portal
Create an account at immi.gov.bt, sign the Pledge of Friendship, and submit the application with your passport copy, digital photo and travel details. Tour operators or hotels can also apply on your behalf.
· immi.gov.bt· Online only
/04
Pay the fees
Pay the non-refundable US$40 visa application fee plus the US$100 per night Sustainable Development Fee up front as part of the application.
· US$40 + US$100/night
/05
Receive visa clearance
Applications are reviewed within five working days. On approval you receive a visa clearance letter to carry with you.
· 5 working days
/06
Travel and get stamped on arrival
Present the visa clearance letter at your port of entry (Paro airport, or Phuntsholing/Gelephu/Samdrup Jongkhar by land), where the visa is stamped into your passport.
· Paro / land borders
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Indonesian passport valid 6+ months with a blank page
required
Completed online application at immi.gov.bt
required
Recent digital passport-style photograph
required
Scanned copy of passport bio-data page
required
Confirmed arrival and departure dates
required
Payment of US$40 visa application fee
required
Payment of SDF (US$100 per person per night)
required
Visa clearance letter printed/saved for port of entry
required
Confirmed flights to Paro or land border entry plan
recommended
Travel/health insurance for the trip
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa application feeUS$40One-time, non-refundable, per applicant
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)US$100 per nightPer adult per night; paid in advance with the application
SDF (children 6-12)US$50 per night50% concessionary rate
SDF (children 5 and under)US$0Fully exempt from SDF
Total estimateUS$140 (1 night: $40 visa + $100 SDF)US$540 (5 nights: $40 visa + $500 SDF)incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Via licensed tour operator
Around 5 working days
A Bhutanese tour operator or hotel submits the application and handles SDF/fee payment on your behalf.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-free or visa-on-arrival channel
Only India, Bangladesh and the Maldives get special treatment; Indonesians must obtain an e-Visa in advance.
High
/02
Sustainable Development Fee applies
Bhutan charges US$100 per person per night on top of the visa fee to manage tourism impact.
High
/03
Advance application required
The visa and SDF must be paid and approved before travel; you cannot simply arrive and pay at the border.
High
/04
Limited ports of entry
Entry is only via Paro airport or the designated land borders, which affects routing.
Medium
/05
Passport validity shortfall
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months; shorter validity leads to refusal.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
Indonesia to Bhutan route verified
Confirmed via the official Bhutan Department of Tourism and Department of Immigration that Indonesian ordinary passport holders require an e-Visa (US$40 fee + US$100/night SDF), applied online before travel.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Yes. Indonesian ordinary passport holders must obtain an e-Visa online before travel. There is no visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival for Indonesians.
How much does it cost in total?+
How long does the e-Visa take to process?+
How long can I stay in Bhutan?+
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/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Indonesia passport

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