Bhutan has lifted the mandatory requirement of travel insurance for tourists, as announced by the Department of Tourism Bhutan in a notification dated April 23, 2024.
This requirement was initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to cover unforeseen emergencies, including medical expenses related to the pandemic.
The decision to remove this requirement is aimed at facilitating seamless travel for tourists.
The notification stated, “The mandatory requirement of travel insurance is hereby withdrawn with immediate effect for processing visa to facilitate seamless travel for tourists. However, it is recommended for tourists to possess travel insurance as a precaution in case of unlikely emergencies associated with any international travel.”
