Custom & Immigration

Customs & Excise:

Visitors may import personal effects and articles required for the visit, provided that the items are re-exported on their leaving Bhutan
Import and Re-export of Article(s) of High value
Visitors shall be allowed to import articles of high value provided that on arrival:

Declare dutiable goods in the Customs Declaration Form

Hand over the Customs copy of the declaration form to the customs official at the customs counter

Produce their passenger copy of the Custom Declaration Form at the time of departure

Produce the article(s) for the customs inspection at the time of arrival and departure

If any of the items are found to be missing from the declared form, such article shall attract Customs duty and taxes on the prevailing market value of such goods in Bhutan

2 litres of alcohol, 400 cigarettes, 150 gms of pipe tobacco

Dochula Pass: A scenic mountain pass in Bhutan, featuring the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens (stupas) arranged in a picturesque array on a grassy ridge. The pass offers panoramic views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks, with lush green hills and misty clouds adding to the serene and spiritual atmosphere of the site.

Monks and performers in elaborate, colorful costumes and masks engage in a sacred dance. The masks depict various deities and mythological figures, and the dancers perform intricate, symbolic movements.

Prohibited Goods:

Goods that are banned completely

Antiques

Dzee beads

Endangered species

Narcotics & psychotropic drugs and substances

Pornographic materials

Any other goods prohibited by LAW or international conventions or treaties to which Bhutan is a signatory

Immigration:

Arriving passengers are requested to produce following documents at the Immigration Counter:

Valid Identification Document (Passport/CID/Voter Card)

Valid Immigration Card (if issued)

Any other documents when demanded by Immigration Officials

Please have the following information ready as you proceed to the Immigration Counter:

Correct address in Bhutan (Hotel name for tourist)

Purpose of visit

Exact date of return journey

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