Consulate General of India Phuentsholing, Bhutan

Requirements for Indian Nationals to visit Bhutan

1. Documents: Indian nationals intending to visit Bhutan are required to carry one of the following valid documents in original:-
   (a)      Indian Passport having validity of minimum 6 months.
   (b)    Voter Identity Card along with recent passport size photograph. Original Voter ID Card is to be produced to the immigration authorities to obtain entry permit. Scanned/downloaded copy of Voter ID Card is not acceptable.
   (c)      Aadhar Card to visit Phuentsholing only.
   (d)      For minor children (below 18 years of age), who do not have passport, the Birth Certificate in original in English is required. No Visa is required to visit Bhutan.

2. Procedure: Tourist: Indian tourists coming to Bhutan by road are required to obtain an Entry Permit on the basis of valid travel document (as specified in Para 1) from the Immigration Office of the Royal Government of Bhutan at Phuentsholing located on the Indo-Bhutan border opposite Jaigaon, West Bengal.
   
   Day visit to Phuentsholing: Indian visitors can enter Bhutan for a day visit (less than 24 hours) by registering themselves at the immigration counter at Phuentsholing on the basis of the original Passport/Voter Card/Aadhar Card. In the case of children below 18 years, the original Birth Certificate in English issued by the competent district authority/concerned municipality is required. Birth Certificates issued in a regional language, including Hindi (other than English), are not acceptable. However, bilingual (regional + English) Birth Certificates are acceptable.

3. Data Capture: To register with the Check Post Management System (CPMS) in Bhutan, those travelling in their own or hired vehicles must visit http://cpms.rbp.gov.bt before entering Bhutan and register themselves.
4. Biometric: From January 2025 onwards, the Department of Immigration (DoI) of Bhutan started capturing biometrics of both Indian and Bhutanese nationals entering/exiting through the Phuentsholing Pedestrian Terminal. It is mandatory for every visitor to undergo the biometric process. Once biometrics are recorded, any subsequent entry is facilitated through the facial/retina identification system.