Bhutan - Consulate of India in Thimphu

You are a Bhutanese citizen or you are from India and are looking for information on the consulate of India in Thimphu situated in Bhutan. A consulate in Thimphu could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of India. It all depends on the importance of Thimphu and Bhutan in the relationships with the government of India.

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Sorry there is no consulate of India in Thimphu !

However, India could have more than one consulate in Bhutan besides Thimphu.

When India has more consulates located in Bhutan ouside of Thimphu you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of India in Bhutan of which you will find details also below.

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The difference between consulates found in Thimphu are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of India in Bhutan besides Thimphu

Indian Consulate General in Phuentsholing, Bhutan Maysel Apartment Near Bank Colony Phuentsholing Bhutan
Email: hop.psling@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+975) 5-252 101 - Website: www.consulatephuentsholing.nic.in

Or the embassy of India in Bhutan

Indian Embassy in Thimphu, Bhutan India House Estate Lungtenzampa P. O. Box 193 Jungshina Thimphu Bhutan
Email: cons.thimphu@mea.gov.in amb.thimphu@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+975) 2-322 162 - Website: www.indianembassythimphu.bt

Consulate Appointment in Thimphu

Most consulates in Thimphu need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of India in Thimphu first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Thimphu do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Bhutan or India.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Thimphu please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.