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Bhutan

Embassies and consulates in Bhutan

3 foreign missions in 2 cities, and 4 Bhutanese missions around the world.

  • Consulate general

    Consulate General of India, Phuentsholing

    Phuntsholing

Questions

How many foreign embassies are there in Bhutan?

We list 2 embassies and high commissions and 1 consulates in Bhutan, run by 2 countries.

Which city in Bhutan has the most embassies?

Thimphu, with 2 missions, followed by Phuntsholing (1).

Which cities in Bhutan have foreign consulates?

Phuntsholing. Consulates handle visas and help citizens outside the capital.

Where is the Embassy of Bangladesh, Thimphu?

HIG-3, Upper Chubachu, Thimphu. Website: https://thimphu.mofa.gov.bd

How many embassies and consulates does Bhutan have abroad?

4 missions in 4 countries, including Belgium, Switzerland, Thailand and India.

Does Bhutan have an embassy in Thailand?

Yes, in Bangkok. Website: https://www.mfa.gov.bt/rbebangkok/

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. A consulate is a smaller office in another city that handles visas, passports and help for citizens.

How do I contact an embassy in Bhutan?

Use the official website listed for each mission (2 of them have one). Many take visa applications only by appointment, so book online first.

Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy?

Usually yes, especially for visa applications. Book through the official website, arrive early, and bring printed documents and your passport.

Can an embassy help if I lose my passport?

Your own country's embassy or consulate can issue an emergency travel document. Report the loss to the local police first and keep the report.

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