Philippines to Bhutan visa requirements

Filipino (Philippines ordinary passport) travelers need an eVisa to visit Bhutan. You must apply online before you fly via the official immigration portal (immi.gov.bt) — there is no visa on arrival and no visa-free entry for Philippine passport holders. Only Indian, Bangladeshi, and Maldivian nationals are visa-exempt. The application carries a one-time US$40 visa fee plus the Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per adult per night of your stay. As of mid-2026, Bhutan requires almost every foreign national — including Philippines ordinary passport holders — to obtain an eVisa before arrival. The only visa-exempt nationalities are India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. Filipinos cannot get a visa on arrival; the eVisa must be approved before boarding. Applications are filed online at the Department of Immigration portal (immi.gov.bt) with a scanned passport (valid at least 6 months beyond departure), a passport photo, travel insurance covering the trip, and arrival/departure dates. Two charges apply: a non-refundable US$40 visa application fee, and Bhutan's signature Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of US$100 per adult per night (concessionary US$50 for children 6-12, free under 6). The SDF is the dominant cost and is paid for every night booked. Applications are typically reviewed within five working days; once approved, an eVisa clearance letter is issued and the visa is stamped on arrival. The eVisa is single-entry and tied to the specific stay dates and nights paid. Note that independent travel is fully permitted (no mandatory tour package since the 2022 reforms), but the SDF still applies. This verdict is conservative and confirmed against the Bhutan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the official national tourism portal bhutan.travel, and the Department of Immigration.