Bhutan for citizens of Saudi Arabia

🔑 How to enter to Bhutan from Saudi Arabia

To enter Bhutan, Saudi citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Bhutan, check whether your Saudi passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Bhutan and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Saudi passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Saudi passport.

✅ Requirements for Saudi citizens to visit Bhutan with tourist visa

• Saudi citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Bhutan. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Saudi citizens on the territory of Bhutan is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Saudi Arabia must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Bhutan.

A Bhutanese tourist visa is required for Saudi citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Bhutan, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Bhutanese tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Bhutan tourist visa from Saudi Arabia

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Saudi Arabia require a visa to visit the Bhutan?

   Saudi citizens do not need a visa to visit the Bhutan.

2. What happens if a Saudi passport holder stays in Bhutan longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Bhutan is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Bhutan is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Saudi Arabia need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Bhutan without a visa?

   Bhutanese immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Saudi citizens to enter Bhutan without a visa?

   Saudi citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Bhutan.

5. Can Saudi work or study during the visa-free stay in Bhutan?

   The Bhutan visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Bhutan Saudi citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.

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