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🇺🇸 Do United States citizens need a visa for Bhutan?

United States 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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United States → 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.[70] Tour guide required for all travelers except in city of Thimpu and Paro. Even in these cities, tourists are not permitted to enter any tourist attraction without a guide. They are only allowed to walk and shop around these cities without a guide.[citation needed] No
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 United States passport holders go?

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

All destinations for United States passport holders

Visiting Bhutan from other countries

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

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