Embassy
Embassy of Bhutan to Switzerland
Chemin du Champ-d'Anier 17-19, 1209 Genève
Bhutan visa requirements for Swiss citizens
Swiss citizens need an eVisa for Bhutan. Apply on the official website.
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eVisa
An online visa for tourists who need approval before travel.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- US$40
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Swiss citizens in Bhutan
Swiss travellers can get a Bhutan eVisa for 90 days
- An eVisa lets you stay for 90 days.
- Swiss diplomatic or official passports: visa on arrival for 90 days.
- Sustainable Development Fee: usually USD 200 per person per night.
- Pay USD 100 nightly per person: September 2023–August 2027, US dollars.
What to do
Apply on Bhutan's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Bhutan
Apply online before travel, or use an eligible arrival route.
Visa on arrival For your passportOfficial passport arrival visaAn arrival visa for Swiss and Thai people with diplomatic or official passports.
How to apply
- Get a support letter from your host in Bhutan.
- Fill in the arrival visa form.
- Show your passport, letter and form on arrival.
Documents required
- Diplomatic or official passport
- Host's support letter
- Completed arrival visa form
- You cannot use this route for work, including working for yourself.
- Ordinary Swiss and Thai passports need a visa before travel.
eVisaTourist online visaAn online visa for tourists who need approval before travel.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing
- 5 days
How to apply
- Read and sign the Pledge of Friendship.
- Create an account at immi.gov.bt.
- Add travel dates, your passport copy and photo.
- Pay the visa fee and daily visitor fee.
- Submit and wait for approval before travel.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months after departure
- Digital passport copy
- Recent digital passport photo
- Arrival and departure dates
- Payment details
- Processing time counts working days.
- The standard adult visitor fee is 100 USD daily; children get discounts.
Sources (25)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs
- Bhutan Immigration Services Portal
- Department of Immigration — Tourists
- Department of Tourism — Visa
- Department of Tourism — Frequently asked questions
- Department of Tourism — official announcements
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade — Visa for coming to Bhutan
- Consulate General of Bhutan, New York — Visa Information
- Royal Bhutanese Embassy, New Delhi — Visa for Visiting Bhutan
- Royal Bhutanese Embassy, Brussels — visiting Bhutan guidance
- Department of Immigration — non-tourist portal launch, 30 June 2025
- Department of Immigration — Transit Visa Application Form 2026
- Immigration Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2007
- Immigration Rules and Regulations 2023 — immigration-hosted copy
- Immigration Rules and Regulations 2023
- Department of Immigration — Non-Tourists categories
- Department of Immigration — Business Visa
- Department of Immigration — Employment Visa
- Department of Immigration — Student Visa
- Visa/Entry Permit Guideline for International Students 2026
- Department of Immigration — Dependent Visa
- Department of Immigration — Dependent Permit
- Department of Immigration — Visa on Arrival
- Department of Immigration — Requirements for Personal Guest of Bhutanese
- Department of Immigration — published diplomatic and official visa requirements
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Trips to Bhutan
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- MoneyBTN Nu.
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- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageDzongkha
- Emergency113 police112 ambulance
Planning your Bhutan trip
Best time to go: March to June for flowering jacaranda and rhododendron trees, or October to December for clear views of the snowy Himalayas. Weather varies greatly with altitude.
- Paro and ThimphuBoth are popular stops on cultural tours of Bhutan.
- PunakhaA popular cultural destination in a lower valley, with pleasant winters and hot summers.
- Phobjikha and JakarBoth are among Bhutan's popular cultural tour destinations.
- ZhemgangThis region offers birdwatching and excellent wildlife viewing.
Scams to watch for in Bhutan
- Counterfeit “baby yak wool” shawlsCheap, brightly coloured shawls are sold as “baby yak wool”. Most shawls sold this way are imports from Nepal and contain no yak fibre. You may pay for a material you are not getting.
- Theft from vehicles at tourist sitesMoney and valuables left in vehicles have been stolen while travellers visit tourist sites. Bhutan's peaceful atmosphere can make visitors less careful about leaving belongings behind.
About Bhutan
Bhutan is a landlocked kingdom in the eastern Himalayas, sitting between China and India.
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Money
- Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.), Indian rupee (₹)
- Languages
- Dzongkha
- Time zone
- UTC+06:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +975
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Questions
Are there special rules for Swiss citizens visiting Bhutan?
Swiss citizens can get an eVisa for a stay of 90 days.
Do swiss citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Swiss citizens need an eVisa for Bhutan. Apply on the official website.
How long can swiss citizens stay in Bhutan?
Up to 90 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Bhutan?
Only on Bhutan's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help swiss citizens enter Bhutan?
We have no record of Bhutan relaxing its rules for swiss citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do bhutanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Switzerland, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Bhutan?
None of the 10 other Europe passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Bhutan are easier for swiss citizens?
Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka Armenia, and 3 more let swiss citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Bhutan?
Apply on Bhutan's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Bhutan?
Bhutanese ngultrum (Nu.) and Indian rupee (₹). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Bhutan?
Dzongkha.
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