How to get Bhutan visa for New Zealand citizens/nationals?

It is mandatory to obtain e-Bhutan visa for New Zealand citizens/nationals prior to travel to Bhutan and visa fee/cost is US $ 40 per person. The e-Bhutan visa is issued only by the department of immigration, Thimphu Bhutan. No embassies or consulates abroad are authorized to issue tourist visa / travel permit for Bhutan.

Drukair and Bhutan Airlines are the only two Bhutanese airlines operating flights to and from Bhutan. The fares in these airlines are kept at par. You can purchase the airline tickets through your tour operator in Bhutan (Like us). You may also book and buy the tickets online through their respective websites. However, you cannot board the flight to Bhutan at the port of entry without the e-Bhutan visa.

View sample e-Bhutan visa.

New Zealander nationals wishing to visit Bhutan have to pay US $ 100 per person per night stay in Bhutan as sustainable development fee (SDF). 

1. There shall be no charge for the children up to the age of 5 years.
2. The children between 6 to 11 years accompanied by guardians shall be given 50 % discount.

The visitors have to pay for package tour cost on top of the sustainable development fee (SDF) as follows:

• Solo travel: US $ 245 per night stay in Bhutan.
• 2 pax in a group: US $ 180 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
• 3 pax and above: US $ 170 per person per night stay in Bhutan.

• Solo trekker: US $ 350 per night.
• 2 pax in a group: US $ 260 per person per night.
• 3 pax and above: US $ 225 per person per night.

• Accommodation in government certified “clean and safe” 3 star hotels. Luxury hotels (4 & 5 stars) will cost extra premiums.
• 3 meals a day and evening tea / coffee.
• Bottled water through out the tour.
• English speaking local guide.
• Transportation within the country including airport transfers.

• 3 meals a day and evening tea / coffee.
• Hiring of ponies / Yaks.
• Services of guide, cook and helpers.
• Cost of trek permits.
• Tents and equipment.
• Sleeping mat (You have to bring your own sleeping bag).

• Bhutan Airlines / Drukair fares.
• Entrance fees for museums / monuments and festival visits.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips, beverages and other personal expenses.

• Tiger’s nest monastery @ US $ 12.5 per person.
• Other monasteries @ US $ 6 per person.
• Festivals @ US $ 12 per person per visit.

Your passport should have a minimum of six months validity for travel to Bhutan.

Please follow 6 simple steps to obtain Bhutan visa for New Zealander citizens / nationals.

• Book pre-paid package tour with one of the registered tour operator in Bhutan (like us). You may also book your trip with one of the international travel agency. 
• Finalize the duration of stay (With fly-in and fly-out dates) and places you wish to visit in Bhutan.
• Make full payment for your trip to your tour operator in Bhutan and share a copy of the wire transfer receipt.
• You also have to share a scanned copy of the photo page of your passport to the tour operator in Bhutan. The photo page should be clear and the MRZ no. at the bottom of the page should be clearly visible.
• Your tour operator in Bhutan will submit your Bhutan visa application on your behalf to the department of immigration (DOI), Thimphu Bhutan. It normally takes 3-4 working days to process the e-visa and may take longer during festival seasons.
• The department of immigration will issue e-Bhutan visa which will be e-mailed to you by the tour operator. You may print a copy or save it in your phone and produce it if required at the port of entry.

Bhutan visa fee for New Zealand citizens / nationals is US $ 40 per person per trip. It is to be paid along with the tour payment. The visa extension fee is US $ 40 and your tour operator will take care of it if required.

The fares given below for various sectors are for round trip:

• New Delhi – Paro – New Delhi: US $ 614 (Economy) & US $ 1033 (Business).
• Bangkok – Paro – Bangkok: US $ 914 (Economy) & US $ 1290 (Business).
• Singapore – Paro – Singapore: US $ 1080 (Economy) & US $ 1680 (Business).
• Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu:  US $ 472 (Economy) & US $ 710 (Business).
• Kolkata – Paro – Kolkata: US $ 465 (Economy) & US $ 706 (Business).
• Dhaka – Paro – Dhaka: US $ 468 (Economy) & US $ 766 (Business).

Please contact us for the flight schedule, child fares and discounts (If applicable).

Paro International Airport is the only airport in Bhutan that caters to international flights (Drukair / Bhutan Airlines).

NOTE: We are a local agent of Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. As such, we can book your flights and hold your seats for 1 month for free of cost.

Please check the links on the side bar for more information like tours, trekking, festivals and others.

Please contact us for all your Bhutan travel needs & see you in Bhutan..!