Bhutan airport customs regulations, prohibited items & food

Bhutan airport customs regulations, prohibited items & food

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Get import & export customs regulations, restricted items and food restrictions before travelling to Bhutan. Items allowed to import is Personal goods for day to day use, including personal electronics. Prohibited items is Narcotics and drugs. Some of restricted items are Pets are subject to import restrictions, and require prior approval from the Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority of the Ministry of Agriculture (BAFRA).

Import Regulations

Free to import items into Bhutan

Other items

  • Personal goods for day to day use, including personal electronics.
  • Medication for personal use.

Prohibited items into Bhutan

  • Narcotics and drugs.
  • Wildlife products, particularly those of endangered species.
  • Antiques.

Restricted items into Bhutan

  • Pets are subject to import restrictions, and require prior approval from the Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority of the Ministry of Agriculture (BAFRA).
  • Plants and their derivative products require a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture.
  • Products of animal origin, including meat, require a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture.
  • Wireless and remote sensing telecommunication and broadcasting equipment requires permission from the Ministry of Communications.
  • Chemicals, fertilizers or agricultural equipment require a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture.
  • Arms and ammunition require a permit from the Royal Bhutan Police.
  • Explosives and explosive devices require a permit from the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs.
  • Medication containing narcotic and psychotropic substances requires a permit from the Drug Regulatory Authority.
  • Religious artefacts require a permit from the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs.

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Export Regulations

Free to export items from Bhutan

No rules present

Prohibited items from Bhutan

  • See prohibited import list.

Restricted items from Bhutan

  • See restricted import list.

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