Identity documents required for clearance of Bhutanese citizens travelling by air to India

A citizen of Bhutan entering India by Land or Air do not require passport or VISA for entry into India.

A citizen of Bhutan while travelling by Air between Bhutan and India however requires to be in possession of any of the following identity documents to establish his/her identity as a Bhutanese citizen:

Bhutanese Passport.

Bhutanese Citizenship Certificate.

Voter Identification Card issued by the Election Commission of Bhutan.

Limited Validity photo-identity certificate issued by Royal Bhutanese Mission in India when deemed necessary.

For Children between the age of 10-18, Photo ID issued by the Principal of the School, if accompanied by parents having valid documents. No such document is required for children below the age of 10 Years.

A Citizen of Bhutan must be in possession of a passport when entering from a place other than Bhutan.

A citizen of Bhutan must have a passport and visa for India if he/she is entering in India from China.

1. Information as displayed on this webside of the Bureau of Immigration, India (http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in) <accessed on 3-1-2013>.