Category: Transit Visa
Overview: A short-stay visa for travelers transiting through Bhutan who require immigration clearance (e.g., for connecting flights with separate tickets or overland transit). Application is mandatory via a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.
Eligibility: Valid passport, confirmed onward travel tickets/arrangements, visa for next destination (if required), and booking through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator, who handles the visa application.
Renewable: No
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: No
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://bhutan.travel/plan-your-trip/visa
Summary: Allows short stays in Bhutan for transit requiring immigration clearance. Key eligibility involves arranging through a licensed tour operator and having confirmed onward travel. Facilitates brief entry for complex transit needs.