Bhutan introduces new SDF incentives for guests to discover more and stay longer
The government of Bhutan has announced a new travel incentive on Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) which is designed to encourage longer stays.
Bookings made from June 01, 2023 onwards will be eligible for the exclusive SDF incentives for US Dollar SDF-paying guests, and are valid for stays in Bhutan between June 01, 2023 until December 31, 2024.
Depending on the planned itinerary, visitors can choose any of the following options with effect from June 01, 2023 :
4 + 4: Pay the SDF of USD 200 per night, per person, for the first four nights, and receive up to four additional nights without the daily levy.
7 + 7: Pay the SDF of USD 200 per night, per person, for the first seven nights, and receive up to seven additional nights without the daily levy.
12 + 18: Pay the SDF USD 200 per night per person, for the first twelve nights, and receive up to eighteen additional nights without the daily levy.
The discounts are clearly summarized for any number of nights spent in Bhutan in the table below.
The SDF is exempt for children of 5 years and below. There is a concessionary levy rate of 50% for children between the ages of 6-12 years. Anyone aged 12 and above pay the full SDF rate. The same long-stay SDF incentives outlined above can be applied to US dollar SDF-paying children. The discounts are only applicable on the SDF (USD 200 a day payable to the government). Visitors are still subject to the one-time Visa fee of USD 40 per person.
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