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🇿🇦 Do South African citizens need a visa for Bhutan?

South Africa citizens can get a visa easily (such as a visa on arrival or an eVisa) to visit Bhutan. Typical allowed stay: 90 days.

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Easy visa needed

South Africa → Bhutan
RequirementeVisa required
Allowed stay90 days
Details90 days The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.[34] —N/a
What to doApply for an eVisa online before you travel. Allow a few business days for approval.
Requirements
  • Apply for an eVisa online before departure.
  • Have a digital passport scan and a recent photo ready.
  • Approval usually arrives by email within a few business days, so apply early.
  • Print or save the eVisa to show on arrival.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)

Where else can South Africa passport holders go?

🇹🇭 Thailand🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇯🇵 Japan🇫🇷 France🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇹🇷 Turkey🇮🇩 Indonesia🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇦🇺 Australia🇨🇦 Canada🇩🇪 Germany🇵🇹 Portugal🇬🇷 Greece🇻🇳 Vietnam🇶🇦 Qatar🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

All destinations for South Africa passport holders

Visiting Bhutan from other countries

🇮🇳 India🇺🇸 United States🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇳🇬 Nigeria🇵🇭 Philippines🇵🇰 Pakistan🇨🇳 China🇧🇷 Brazil🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇨🇦 Canada🇦🇺 Australia

Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.