🇧🇹 Bhutan · Tourism

Border-Town 24-Hour SDF Waiver (Casual Visitor) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-08 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Work experience2+ years
Age range18–35

Costs

Application / consular fee€0

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.doi.gov.bt.
  3. Typical processing: ~60 days.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Work experience
https://www.doi.gov.bt · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
https://www.doi.gov.bt · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://www.doi.gov.bt · verified 2026-06-08

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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 2026-06-08.

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