🇧🇹 Bhutan · Skilled independent
Employment Visa — Highly Skilled, Professional and Technical Experts (3-year cap) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €5,449 |
| Minimum annual salary | €65,384 |
| Proof of savings | €8,718 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1,744 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.doi.gov.bt/?page_id=600&lang=en.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €5,449.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.doi.gov.bt/?page_id=600&lang=en · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://www.doi.gov.bt/?page_id=600&lang=en · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://www.doi.gov.bt/?page_id=600&lang=en · verified 2026-06-09
Job offer
https://www.doi.gov.bt/?page_id=600&lang=en · verified 2026-06-09
Employer sponsor
https://www.doi.gov.bt/?page_id=600&lang=en · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://www.doi.gov.bt/?page_id=600&lang=en · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://www.doi.gov.bt/?page_id=600&lang=en · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://www.doi.gov.bt/?page_id=600&lang=en · verified 2026-06-09
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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 2026-06-09.