Bhutani Customs Regulations

Bhutan Customs Information

Overview
The following goods may be imported into Bhutan.
 
• 200 cigarettes.
• 1l of spirits.
• Personal effects for daily use, instruments or appliances for professional use and electronic equipment for personal use.

Note: Cameras, videos, mobile telephones and all other electronic equipment for personal use must be registered with the authorities on arrival and will be checked by customs on departure. Import of plants/soil is subject to quarantine. All tobacco will be subject to a 200% custom tax on arrival.

Prohibited Imports
Firearms, narcotics, plants.

Prohibited Exports
The export of antiques, religious objects, manuscripts, images and anthropological materials is strictly prohibited (regarded as those 100 years or older) and closely monitored by the Bhutanese authorities.