Bhutan: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Most visitors need an approved visa before travel; Indian citizens use a permit.
- Standard visa application fee is USD 40; most adult international tourists pay USD 100 SDF per night. Indian visitors have separate rates.
- Monsoon landslides can interrupt roads; allow time for mountain journeys.
Einreise und Visa
Most visitors need a visa approved before travelling. Indian citizens need a permit, while Bangladesh and Maldives citizens follow separate visa procedures. Apply through Bhutan's official immigration system, a hotel or a tour operator. A USD 40 visa application fee applies to the standard route; most adult international tourists also pay USD 100 SDF per night. Verify exemptions and child rates.
Online-Einreiseformulare und Genehmigungen
- Bhutan visa or permit ↗ freiwillig
Before travel; allow at least five working days for a standard visa application · Visa applicants; separate permit procedure for Indian citizens
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: British passports: at least six months after planned departure; check other passports with Immigration.
An der Grenze kann verlangt werden
- Make sure immigration stamps your passport.
Zoll
- Antiques may not be exported.
- Tobacco brought for personal use is subject to taxes and duties.
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Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten vor allem in Städten und Touristenorten.
Zahlungsnetze: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
Wo man gut wechselt
- Banks or authorised exchange businesses in Thimphu.
- Indian rupees are also accepted.
- Carry cash for areas outside urban centres; ask your bank about international-card fees.
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Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Exporting antiques.
- Mountaineering; trekking is a different activity.
- Possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs.
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Smoking near religious sites can cause offence; ask before smoking.
Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Buddhism plays a central role in Bhutanese religious and cultural life.
Kleidung: At temples wear long sleeves and cover your legs; remove shoes and hats as requested.
Umgangsformen
- Keep quiet at sacred sites.
- Do not photograph inside temples or touch religious objects.
- Ask before photographing people.
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Klima
Climate varies sharply with altitude. Summer monsoon rain mainly affects the south; higher areas have cold winters and snowy peaks. Monthly labels describe seasons, not local temperature forecasts.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: Winter; frost and high-altitude snow
- Februar: Feb: Winter; cold at elevation
- März: Mar: Spring begins; altitude matters
- April: Apr: Spring; showers increase later
- Mai: May: Late spring; occasional showers
- Juni: Jun: Summer; monsoon approaches
- Juli: Jul: Summer monsoon rain
- August: Aug: Summer monsoon rain
- September: Sep: Monsoon can last into late September
- Oktober: Oct: Autumn; clearer days
- November: Nov: Autumn; winter arrives late in month
- Dezember: Dec: Winter; frost and mountain snow
Beste Reisezeit: Spring or autumn for many cultural routes; choose trekking dates with a local guide.
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Was einpacken
- Warm layers for altitude
- Rain protection during monsoon
- Shoes suitable for uneven ground
- Clothing covering arms and legs for temples
- Adapters for C, D and G sockets
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Antiques without the required export clearance
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Types C, D and G; confirm voltage with your accommodation.
Wasser: Use sealed bottled or properly treated water; tap water is unsafe in many areas.
Verkehr: Linksverkehr
Mobilfunk und eSIM: Visitor SIMs are sold at Paro airport and by Bhutan Telecom and TashiCell; hotels often have Wi-Fi.
Gesundheit: Paro and Thimphu are at altitude; consider altitude risks before travel.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: bhutan.travel ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.