Bhutan: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en 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 aankomstformulieren en vergunningen
- Bhutan visa or permit ↗ optioneel
Before travel; allow at least five working days for a standard visa application · Visa applicants; separate permit procedure for Indian citizens
Geldigheid paspoort: British passports: at least six months after planned departure; check other passports with Immigration.
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- Make sure immigration stamps your passport.
Douane
- Antiques may not be exported.
- Tobacco brought for personal use is subject to taxes and duties.
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Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.
Betaalnetwerken: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
Waar je geld wisselt
- 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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Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Exporting antiques.
- Mountaineering; trekking is a different activity.
- Possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs.
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Smoking near religious sites can cause offence; ask before smoking.
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Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Buddhism plays a central role in Bhutanese religious and cultural life.
Kleding: At temples wear long sleeves and cover your legs; remove shoes and hats as requested.
Etiquette
- Keep quiet at sacred sites.
- Do not photograph inside temples or touch religious objects.
- Ask before photographing people.
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Klimaat
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.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: Winter; frost and high-altitude snow
- februari: Feb: Winter; cold at elevation
- maart: Mar: Spring begins; altitude matters
- april: Apr: Spring; showers increase later
- mei: May: Late spring; occasional showers
- juni: Jun: Summer; monsoon approaches
- juli: Jul: Summer monsoon rain
- augustus: 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
- december: Dec: Winter; frost and mountain snow
Beste seizoen: Spring or autumn for many cultural routes; choose trekking dates with a local guide.
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Wat mee te nemen
- 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
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Antiques without the required export clearance
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Types C, D and G; confirm voltage with your accommodation.
Water: Use sealed bottled or properly treated water; tap water is unsafe in many areas.
Verkeer: links rijden
Mobiel en eSIM: Visitor SIMs are sold at Paro airport and by Bhutan Telecom and TashiCell; hotels often have Wi-Fi.
Gezondheid: Paro and Thimphu are at altitude; consider altitude risks before travel.
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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.