How to get a Bhutan visa from South Africa

• Foreigners applying for this visa must be those who intend to carry out business activities during their time in Bhutan.
• With the business visa, you can negotiate and sign contracts in the country.
• Holders of this visa are free to attend conferences, business summits and trade fairs while in the country.
• An invitation letter from the company you are visiting in Bhutan is required. The letter should state the address of the company you are visiting, duration and purpose of your visit in the country.
• If the company you are meeting is responsible for handling your expenses in the country, it should be clearly stated in the letter.
• Letter from your current employer with original company letterhead stating that he is aware of your business leave, position held in the company and the exact dates of leave granted is also required.
• If you are less than 18 years, you should have the original copy of your birth certificate.
• Yellow fever vaccination is required.
• You are prohibited from being employed or being enrolled into any of the institutions in the country.
• The visa is valid for 15 days.

• The tourist visa is for foreigners visiting Bhutan with the intention of sightseeing, recreational and relaxation purposes.
• If you want to visit friends and relatives, you can also do so with this visa.
• Letter of invitation from your host should be provided if the purpose of visiting the country is to meet up with friends or relatives. The letter should include the home address and a valid means of identification of the host.
• Children under the age of 18 years should provide the original copy of their birth certificate. If minors are not traveling with their parents, a letter of consent which is signed by both parents should be provided.
• Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
• You are required to obey all the rules of your visa.
• Tourists should be able to afford $200 per day for the duration of stay.
• You are required to have a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination.
• Travelers are advised to be vaccinated against Tetanus, Malaria, Typhoid and Polio.
• The visa has a validity of 15 days.
• Tourists are advised not to take pictures inside temples, monasteries & Dzong.
• It's also frowned upon to touch, purchase or export sacred artifacts & antiques in Bhutan.

The ideal time to visit Bhutan is from October to December. During this period, the air is clear and fresh with sunny skies.

Yes, you can drink Alcohol in Bhutan. There is also no issue about drinking in public places.

No, you need to process your visa through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator online directly or a foreign travel agent.