Embassies and consulates in Thimphu

  • 5 missions
  • 5 countries
  • most embassies are here

Embassies and consulates in Thimphu

Missions of 5 countries are based in Thimphu, 5 in all (2 embassies, 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates). As the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu is where the embassies are.

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Foreign missions in Thimphu

Among the countries with a mission in Thimphu are Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Germany and Poland. Of Bhutan’s neighbours, India is represented in Thimphu.

Types of mission in Thimphu

By type, Thimphu has 2 embassies, 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Thimphu offer limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

Other cities in Bhutan

Outside Thimphu, missions in Bhutan are found in Phuntsholing (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Thimphu?

There are 5 foreign missions on record in Thimphu: 2 embassies, 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Thimphu?

Missions from 5 countries are based in Thimphu, among them Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Germany and Poland.