Customs & Immigration
Customs & Excise:
Prohibited Goods:
Restricted Goods:
Immigration:
Immigration Counter - Arrival Building
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
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
Restricted Goods:
Goods that require a license/permit from relevant authorities
| Items/Goods | Authority |
|---|---|
| Firearms and ammunition | Royal Bhutan Police |
| Explosives and explosive devices | Ministry of Home & Cultural Affairs |
| Live animals and their products | BAFRA (Bhutan Agriculture & Food Regulatory Authority |
| Industrial toxic wastes & residues and ozone depleting substance | National Environment Commission & Ministry of Economic Affairs |
| Wireless, remote sensing and broadcast equipment | BICMA (Bhutan InfoCom & Media Authority |
| Drugs & Pharmaceutical products | BNCA (Bhutan Narcotic Control Agency) & Ministry of Health |
| Gold & Silver in excess of free baggage allowance | Royal Monetary Authority |
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