Disclaimer: Please note that we at Sunburst
International Risk Management
provide the
following information
as a value-added service to our
international clients and visitors of this website.
We
make every effort to verify the
reports that are posted, but the accuracy and completeness of the
information, and of any statements or opinions based
thereon, are not guaranteed. The readers
assume all risks in using
information
on this page.
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: Independent travel is not
permitted in Bhutan. Visitors are required to book travel through a
registered tour operator in Bhutan. This may be done directly or through a
travel agent abroad. Further information may be obtained through the
Bhutanese Department of Tourism, P.O. Box 126, Thimphu, Bhutan, telephone
+975-2-32351, 2-32352; fax +975-2-323695 or at
www.tourism.gov.bt . Entry is
available only via India, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, and Thailand. The border
with China is closed. The minimum daily tariff is set by the Bhutanese
Department of Tourism and cannot be negotiated. The rate includes all
accommodations, meals, transportation, services of licensed guides and
porters, and cultural programs where and when available. The rate is the
same for both cultural tours and treks . Travelers should contact the
Department of Tourism for the latest daily tariff. At this time, the only
carrier servicing Bhutan is Druk Air, the Bhutanese government airline. More
information on the airline is available at
www.drukair.com.bt . Druk Air will
board only travelers with visa clearance from the Tourism Authority of
Bhutan.
A passport and visa are required for entry into and exit from Bhutan.
Visa applications are available from travel agencies. A recent photo is
required. Travel agencies will usually arrange for a traveler’s entry visa
and clearance. Most visitors, including those on official U.S. government
business, should obtain visas prior to entering the country. For additional
entry/exit information, please contact the Bhutan Mission to the United
Nations (Consul General), 763 First Avenue, New York, NY 10017, telephone
(212) 682-2268, fax (212) 661-0551 .
Click Here
for
Instant Quotes & Online Purchase
for Global Travel,
Medical & Life Insurance
MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION: Medical
facilities in the populated areas in Bhutan such as Thimphu or Paro are
available, but may be limited or unavailable in rural areas. Medical
services may not meet Western standards and some medicines are in short
supply. Certain emergency medical services are provided free of charge to
all tourists. Visitors planning to trek in Bhutan should pay special
attention to the risk of altitude sickness. Treks in Bhutan can take
visitors days or weeks away from the nearest medical facility. Helicopter
evacuation from remote areas is not available in Bhutan.
Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe
food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s hotline for international
travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747)
Click Here
for
Instant Quotes & Online Purchase
for Global Travel,
Medical & Life Insurance
MEDICAL INSURANCE: The Department of State strongly
urges Americans to consult with their medical insurance company prior to
traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and
whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation.
REGISTRATION / EMBASSY LOCATION:
There is no U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Bhutan. Although no formal
diplomatic relations exist between the United States and Bhutan, informal
contact is maintained through the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India. Updated
information on travel and security in Bhutan may be obtained at the U.S.
Embassy in New Delhi, or at any other U.S. Consulate in India, as well as
the U.S. Embassies in Kathmandu, Nepal, and Bangkok, Thailand. Americans
living or traveling in Bhutan are encouraged to register with the U.S.
Embassy in New Delhi through the
State Department’s travel
registration website and to obtain updated information on travel and
security within Bhutan . Americans without Internet access may
register directly with the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi in person or via mail
(please contact the Embassy for more information on how to register by
mail). By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or
Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.
The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India is located on Shanti Path,
Chanakya Puri, New Delhi 110 021. Tel. +91-11-2419-8000, fax
+91-11-2419-8407, webpage
http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov .
The U.S. Consulate in Calcutta, India is located at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh
Sarani, Calcutta 700 071. Tel. +91-33-2282-3611 to 3615, fax
+91-33-2282-2335, webpage
http://calcutta.usconsulate.gov .
The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal is located at Pani Pokhari in
Kathmandu, telephone +977-1-441-1179; fax +977-1-444-4981, webpage
http://nepal.usembassy.gov.
The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand is located at 120/22 Wireless
Road, Bangkok, tel. +66-2-205-4000; fax+66-2-205-4103, webpage
http://bangkok.usembassy.gov
Click Here
for
Instant Quotes & Online Purchase
for Global Travel,
Medical & Life Insurance
We
at Sunburst International Risk Management
are committed to keeping international
travelers and businesses informed about worldwide
travel alerts, travel
medical advisories, Passport & Visa Requirements
as well as
global safety & security risks with current and reliable
international safety & security news briefs that are updated frequently on
our website.
We also are dedicated to providing
international travelers a trusted source for
global risk management consulting services and superior
global emergency travel assistance including international emergency medical
evacuation, embassy and consular referrals, bail bond assistance, unique
worldwide insurance protection.
We believe that international travelers
and businesses now more
than ever need
timely travel alerts
and safety & security-related information to
cope with today’s ever-changing world.
irectory
