Ukraine→Bhutan
Ukraine to Bhutan
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, you must carry a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Bhutan.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, obtain the promesa (entry permission) either at a Bhutanese embassy or consulate or online. Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of entry. Although not required, arrange travel insurance if you wish; it is recommended but not a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
On arrival immigration may ask you to show sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking. There is no requirement for an arrival registration or entry card in the verified facts.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Bhutan?
A visa is required to enter Bhutan for Ukrainian ordinary passport holders travelling as tourists.
What specific permission do I need to travel to Bhutan?
The permission needed is called a promesa; you must obtain this promesa before travel.
How long is the promesa valid for?
The promesa, once granted, is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.
Where and how do I get the promesa?
You can obtain the promesa either at a Bhutanese embassy or consulate or online.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Bhutan; Bhutan accepts a passport as the travel document.
What documents or evidence may immigration ask for on arrival?
At the border you may be asked to show sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
Do I need any vaccinations to go to Bhutan?
No vaccination is mandatory for entry to Bhutan; there are no recorded recommended vaccinations in the verified facts.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Bhutan?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Bhutan, but it is not a condition of entry.
What do minors need to enter Bhutan?
Travellers under 18 need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Bhutan.
Is there a Bhutanese embassy in Ukraine?
Bhutan does not have an embassy in Ukraine; the nearest Bhutanese embassy is in India.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 3Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: India — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
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More about Bhutan
Asia
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Currency
- Ngultrum (BTN)
- Known for
- Himalayan monasteries, Gross National Happiness, Biodiversity
- Food
- Ema Datshi, Momos, Phaksha
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