How to get Bhutan visa for Greek/Hellenic citizens/nationals?

It is mandatory to obtain e-Bhutan visa issued by the Department of Immigration in Thimphu Bhutan for Greek/Hellenic citizens/nationals prior to travel to Bhutan. No embassies or consulates abroad are authorized to issue travel permits/tourist visa 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 will not be allowed to board the flight to Bhutan at the port of entry without the e-visa.

View sample e-Bhutan visa.

The Greek / Hellenic citizens / 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 on trek.
• 2 pax in a group: US $ 260 per person per night.
• 3 pax and above: US $ 225 per person per night.

1. 3 meals a day, evening tea / coffee.
2. Bottled water through out the tour.
3. English speaking local guide.
4. Transportation within the country including airport transfers.
5. Sustainable development fee.
6. Accommodation in government approved 3 star hotels. 4 & 5 star hotels need extra premiums.

• 3 meals a day, evening tea / coffee.
• Hiring of ponies / yaks.
• Haulage charges.
• Services of trekking guide, cook and helpers.
• Sustainable development fee.
• Cost of trek permit.
• Tents and equipment etc.

Not included in the cost are travel insurance, airfares, Bhutan visa fee, tips, beverages and other personal expenses.

• Tiger’s nest monastery @ US $ 12.5 per person.
• Other monuments @ US $ 6 per person.
• Museums @ US $ 4 – 6 per person.
• All festivals @ US $ 12 per person.

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

Please follow 6 simple steps to obtain Bhutan visa for Greek / Hellenic 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 send 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 to the Department of Immigration (DoI), Thimphu Bhutan. It normally takes a week to process the visa and may take longer during festival seasons.
• The Department of Immigration, Thimphu 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 Greek / Hellenic Citizens / nationals is US $ 40 per person per trip. You have to pay visa fee along with the tour payment. The visa extension fee is US $ 40 and your tour operator will take care of it if necessary.

The fares given below for various sectors are for round trip in Economy class.

• Bangkok, Thailand (BKK), Fare: US $ 913 (Round trip).
• Singapore (SIN), Fare: US $ 1080 (Round trip).
• Kolkata, India (CCU), Fare: US $ 462 (Round trip).
• New Delhi, India (DEL), Fare: US $ 616 (Round trip).
• Kathmandu, Nepal (KTM), Fare: US $ 468 (Round trip).
• Dhaka, Bangladesh (DAC), Fare: US $ 467 (Round trip).

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..!