Bhutan
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Bhutan
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Bhutan’s current entry restrictions and requirements. DueThese to COVID-19, these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country onto yourreturn journey,to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to Bhutan find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriatesufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
You must arrange any visit to Bhutan through an authorised travel agent well in advance. See Entry requirements
Britain is represented in Bhutan by an Honorary Consul. Consular support is not available from the British government in Bhutan. However, the British Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, India can provide consular support to British nationals.
Car and motorbike accidents are one of the biggest causes of injury and death overseas. If possible, avoid travelling at night. Always travel in a well-maintained vehicle with seatbelts. See Safety and security
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Bhutan, attacks can not be ruled out. See Terrorism
In Bhutan you should take local law and customs seriously. If in doubt, you should take advice from your tour guide. See Local law and customs
Update history
2025-12-10 13:09
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-12-18 13:06
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates
2024-05-01 17:11
Information on visa application fees, entry and exit points, the sustainable development fee and taking money into or out of Bhutan (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-02-28 14:47
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 09:28
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-05-17 14:11
Updated information about altitude sickness (‘Health’ page).
2022-09-29 10:21
Addition of information that on 23rd September 2022 all COVID-19 restrictions on entry to Bhutan were relaxed, and travellers no longer need to provide a PCR test or undergo quarantine. (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-07-06 13:07
Updated information on quarantine requirements for Bhutan (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-18 12:04
Updated information on entry rules now that Bhutan is open to non-Bhutanese nationals arriving by air (‘Entry requirements’ page)