Bhutan Introduces Digital Visas

For years, Bhutan was considered one of the most difficult countries in the world to visit. Tourism was strictly regulated, and travelers were required to book official guides and pay daily fees exceeding $250. These measures were designed to limit mass tourism and preserve the country’s cultural and natural heritage.

At the beginning of 2026, however, Bhutan shifted its approach. The country opened its doors to digital nomads by introducing its first Digital Nomad Visa built on blockchain technology. The requirement is unusual: every applicant must deposit $10,000 in the TER token, which operates on the Solana network.

TER is a gold-backed digital token. Each token represents 0.01 grams of physical gold stored in secure vaults. Once the visa holder leaves the country, the deposited funds can be returned. The initiative has been positively received by the Solana community, which publicly welcomed Bhutan’s decision.

Although the cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a more challenging period, Bhutan’s move demonstrates how blockchain technology is increasingly entering the real economy. Digital asset solutions are no longer used solely by investors — they are becoming practical instruments adopted by governments. Bhutan’s example may signal that blockchain is steadily becoming a permanent part of the modern financial and administrative system.