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Bhutan travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

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The travel advice is Exercise normal safety precautions to Bhutan. Bhutan is Open for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Bhutan. Bhutan is part of Asia with main city at Thimphu. Its Least Developed country with a population of 776K people. The main currency is Ngultrum. The languages spoken are Dzongkha.
๐Ÿ‘ Least Developed ย  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ 776K people

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for Bhutan

Exercise normal safety precautions

We've reviewed our advice for Bhutan. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise normal safety precautions. We advise: Exercise normal safety precautions in Bhutan.

๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for Bhutan

Open for travel

For entry into Bhutan

International travel to Bhutan is permitted. There are currently no requirements in place, such as quarantine or health testing.
For more details Ministry of Health, Bhutan

Government measures

Although restrictions are gradually lifting, they may be re-introduced at any time and preventative health measures remain encouraged. Information relating to the COVID-19 response in Bhutan can be found at https://www.tourism.gov.bt/announcements/visitor-questions-and-answers

Use of masks

Face masks are not required,

Public transport

Public transportation is operating as usual.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open as usual.

Bars

Bars are open as usual.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs are open as usual.

Shops

Shops and services are open as usual.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for Bhutan

๐Ÿšซ Destination No quarantine
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Accepting Visitors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Fully Open
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational transport
๐Ÿ“… events Allowed

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