Bhutan visa requirements for South Africans
Travel and visa requirements
Basic Travel Requirements for South Africans visiting Bhutan
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Bhutanese Visa.
- You're required to send the photo page of your passport to your tour operator who will then apply for the visa on your behalf.
- This visa fee is ordinarily $40 excluding any other charges.
- Original certificate of immunization against yellow fever.
- The lowland areas are high risk malaria areas so South Africans are advised to get vaccinated.
- Vaccinations against Hepatitis A & B are highly recommended .
Bhutan Visa for South Africans
Facts about Bhutan
Types of Bhutan Visa
Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
---|---|---|
Tourist visa | 3 days | 15 days |
Business visa | 3 days | 15 days |
General Requirements for Bhutan Visa
- You're required to send the photo page of your passport to your tour operator who will then apply for the visa on your behalf.
- This visa fee is ordinarily $40 excluding any other charges.
- Original certificate of immunization against yellow fever.
- The lowland areas are high risk malaria areas so South Africans are advised to get vaccinated.
- Vaccinations against Hepatitis A & B are highly recommended .
Bhutan Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements
Bhutan Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements
Bhutan Visa Fees
Visa Type
Sub Types
Visa Fees
Tourist visa
40.00 (USD)
Business visa
40.00 (USD)
What is the best time of year to go to Bhutan?
Can we see snow in Bhutan?
Paro and Thimphu may experience a one-day snow in January or February.
Can you drink alcohol in Bhutan?
Is travelling to Bhutan expensive?
The government placed a minimum fee of $200 per person daily for visitors to Bhutan, making it one of the most expensive trips in the world.
Can I process my Bhutan Travel documents on my own?
To whom it may concern I am a South African hoping to walk the Snowman Trail in September. I need a visa for longer than 15 days. How do I go about obtaining this??