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Dhradhul said more than 56,000 tourists had visited Bhutan since January but about 42,000 were Indian nationals, who only have to pay a fee of 1,200 Indian rupees ($14.5) a day.
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is to halve the $200 daily fee it charges tourists in an effort to boost a sector still struggling to recover a year after the end of Covid-19 restrictions.
Bhutan's tourism policy was further revised in June 2022 to maintain its 'High Value, Low Volume' policy and all nationalities had to pay US $200 as a Sustainable Development Fee [9] per night to obtain a visa to Bhutan, while Indian nationals have to pay 1,200 INR to obtain a permit.
The Sustainable Development Fee of $200 USD was introduced by Bhutan to try to reduce the harmful effects of over-tourism, many of which only increased after the pandemic subsided, according to Patel.
The tax can either be a fixed fee, for example, NZ$100 for the duration of a stay in New Zealand, or US$200 per day for visitors to Bhutan (thought to be highest form of tourist tax of any kind). [10] [11] In contrast to hotel taxes, which are usually charged per room, arrival taxes are levied against the individual.
Bhutan's inflation rate was estimated at three per cent in 2003. Bhutan has a gross domestic product of around US$5.855 billion (adjusted to purchasing power parity), making it the 158th-largest economy in the world. Per capita income (PPP) is around $7,641, [63] ranked 144th. Government revenues total $407.1 million, though expenditures amount ...
Bhutan will lower the nightly fees it charges tourists who stay more than four days, in an attempt to boost visitor numbers that are still a fraction of the level before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citizens of other countries may independently obtain an e-Visa whose duration of stay is 90 days. Visa fee is 40 USD per person (nonrefundable). Visa application may be processed within 5 business days. [4] e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee of 100 USD per day.