Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Tourist Visa Required For All Visitors, Must Be Arranged In Advance.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form, Travel itinerary
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
High
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Low
Night Safety
Safe
Common Scams
- Overcharging by taxi drivers
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
113
Response Speed
Medium
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Safe
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Local Payment Apps
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10% Is Appreciated But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40
Tourist: $100
Family: $250
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Kuzu zangpo
koo-zoo zahn-go
Goodbye
Nang sa
nang sah
Please
Nang
nang
Thank you
Kadinche
kah-din-cheh
Sorry
Khamtshey
khahm-tseh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Nga anglish na speak gyo?
nga ahn-glish nah speak gyoh?
I don’t understand
Nga ngey na chhu
nga ngey nah choo
Can you speak slowly, please?
Nang nang khar dzong, nang?
nang nang khar dzong, nang?
Can you help me, please?
Nang nga chhu gyo, nang?
nang nga choo gyoh, nang?
What does this mean?
Ngey chhu yuh?
ngeh choo yuh?