🇧🇹 Bhutan · General Residence
Trader Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mfa.gov.bt/visa-to-enter-bhutan/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://www.mfa.gov.bt/visa-to-enter-bhutan/ · verified 2026-06-23
Employer sponsor
https://www.mfa.gov.bt/visa-to-enter-bhutan/ · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.mfa.gov.bt/visa-to-enter-bhutan/ · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“Trader permit shall be issued to Indian nationals particularly in the southern border towns.”
https://www.mfa.gov.bt/visa-to-enter-bhutan/ · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.