Bhutan
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Bhutan’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Due to COVID-19, these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country on your journey, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
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
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Bhutan’s current entry restrictions and requirements. Due to COVID-19, these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country on your journey, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriate cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
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