Bhutan - Consulate of United Kingdom in Phuentsholing

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


Sorry there is no consulate of United Kingdom in Phuentsholing !

However, United Kingdom could have more than one consulate in Bhutan besides Phuentsholing.

When United Kingdom has more consulates located in Bhutan ouside of Phuentsholing you can find them mentioned below.

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


The difference between consulates found in Phuentsholing 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 United Kingdom in Bhutan besides Phuentsholing

British Honorary Consulate in Thimphu, Bhutan - Above RICB Colony, 2nd Floor - next to the Thai Consulate - P.O. Box 1044 - Thimphu - Bhutan
Email: rutland.michael@gmail.com - Tel: (+975) 1-761-8553 - Website:

Or the embassy of United Kingdom in Bhutan

(There is no embassy of United Kingdom located in Bhutan)

Consulate Appointment in Phuentsholing

Most consulates in Phuentsholing need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United Kingdom in Phuentsholing 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 Phuentsholing 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 United Kingdom.

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