Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of $100/day required for all tourists. Visa arranged through licensed tour operator.
Hoe vraag ik een visum aan?
Book through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator. They arrange the visa.
Hoe lang duurt het?
1–2 weeks.
Wat kost een visum?
$100/day SDF + visa fee $40.
Wat zijn de belangrijkste visumtips?
Bhutan controls tourism through the daily fee — it's not a budget destination.
Indian, Bangladeshi, and Maldivian citizens are exempt from the SDF.
The Tiger's Nest monastery hike is the highlight.
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Hoe veilig is het?
5/5
One of the safest countries in the world. Virtually zero crime. Deeply Buddhist, peaceful society.
Waarvoor moet ik oppassen qua oplichting?
None.
Welke gezondheidsmaatregelen zijn verstandig?
Altitude sickness risk — Thimphu is at 2,300m.
Limited medical facilities.
Welke vaccinaties zijn verplicht?
Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
Is kraanwater veilig om te drinken?
Drink bottled water.
Zijn er actieve reisadviezen?
Altitude. Limited medical facilities. Very remote.
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Wat moet ik weten over de cultuur?
Wat moet ik doen?
Hike to Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang) — Bhutan's most iconic site.
Attend a tsechu (Buddhist festival) if timing allows.
Try ema datshi (chili cheese) — the national dish.
Wat moet ik vermijden?
Don't smoke — Bhutan is the world's only smoke-free country (tobacco sales banned).
Don't kill any insects — Buddhism values all life.
Don't climb on or disrespect religious structures.
Hoe werkt fooi geven?
Tip your guide and driver at end of trip ($10–20/day each). Not expected elsewhere.
Wat is de kledingvoorschrift?
Modest and respectful. Long pants and sleeves at dzongs (fortresses/monasteries).
Wat is de religieuze context?
Deeply Buddhist. Dzongs, monasteries, and prayer flags are sacred. Walk clockwise around religious sites. Remove shoes and hats.
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