Overseas Participant Support
Visa & Entry Formalities
All international trade delegates receive expedited visa clearance through Tobgyel Global Expos accredited portal.
- Online trade visa applications processed within 3 to 5 business days.
- Indian nationals can present original Voter ID or Passport at Phuentsholing entry terminal.
- Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) waiver assistance for certified trade exhibitors.
Official Partner Hotels
Exclusive discounted room rates and VIP hospitality packages for registered international attendees.
- 20% to 35% room discount at 4-star and 5-star partner hotels in Phuentsholing & Thimphu.
- Complimentary breakfast, high-speed Wi-Fi, and daily venue shuttle transfers included.
- Featured Partner Hotels: Druk Hotel, Hotel Tara Phendeyling, Le Méridien, Taj Tashi.
Freight & Cargo Logistics
Comprehensive door-to-booth freight forwarding and cargo handling for exhibition materials.
- Temporary import bond assistance for foreign exhibition booth equipment.
- On-site warehouse storage and forklift handling at Phuentsholing & Thimphu expo halls.
- Cross-border shipping coordination from Kolkata Port, Bagdogra Airport, and Jaigaon ICD.
Customs & Clearance
Streamlined customs inspection and duty-free entry for promotional materials and display samples.
- Fast-track customs clearance at Paro Airport and Phuentsholing land border checkpoint.
- Duty-free allowance for non-saleable promotional brochures, catalogs, and giveaway banners.
- On-site customs helpdesk available during exhibition setup days.
Tax & Financial Information
Guidelines on commercial transactions, foreign currency exchange, and tax compliance in Bhutan.
- Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) pegged 1:1 with Indian Rupee (INR).
- INR currency notes up to ₹500 widely accepted across commercial establishments.
- International credit card POS terminals available at all official venue counters.
Need Dedicated Overseas Delegate Assistance?
Our international relations team is ready to assist your trade delegation with invitation letters, visa processing, and booth logistics.
