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Bhutan
VERIFIED · MAY 202620 ENTRIESSOUTH ASIA
Bhutan is in South Asia. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Tobacco sales are entirely banned. A daily Sustainable Development Fee applies to most foreign tourists. Tour-guide accompaniment was historically required and remains practically necessary.
DO NOT BRING
Selling tobacco · Drone without permit
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- Tobacco isn't 'totally illegal' for visitors — declared personal-use tobacco is permitted with tax.
- Cannabis grows wild but possessing or smoking it is still illegal.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Foreign tourists pay a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of around US$100/day (reduced from US$200 in September 2023 — verify current rate).
- Tobacco for personal import is allowed in small quantities with duty paid; selling is banned.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.