🇧🇹 Bhutan · Tourism
Border-Town 24-Hour SDF Waiver (Casual Visitor) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Age range | 18–35 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.doi.gov.bt.
- 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.