Department’s mandates
- To extend protocol hospitality services to the guests of the government
- To provide consular and passport services to Bhutanese including those living abroad
- To facilitate diplomatic privileges and immunities for diplomatic missions and international organizations.
Divisions and their mandates
The Department of Protocol (DoP) comprises Protocol Affairs Division; and Consular Affairs Division.
Protocol Affairs Division
The division’s mandates will be uploaded soon.
Name | Responsibilities | Contact details |
Ms. Ugen Chozom | Chief of Protocol | dpca@mfa.gov.bt |
Mr. Karma Phuntsho |
Asst. Chief of Protocol | |
Ms. Yangchen Lhamo | Asst. Protocol Officer | |
Ms. Karma Dema | Asst. Protocol Officer | |
Mr. Sonam Tobgay |
Asst. Protocol Officer |
Consular Affairs Division
The Consular Affairs Division provides consular services to Bhutanese living and travelling abroad, particularly those in difficult/emergency situations. The services rendered include issuance of passports/travel documents; attestation services; and issuance of travel advisories and notifications, as required. Consular services are also extended to the Missions and International Organisations in Bhutan so that these agencies are able to effectively fulfil their mandate in Bhutan.
Name | Responsibilities | Contact details |
Mr. Sangye Chewang |
Chief of Division | dpca@mfa.gov.bt |
Ms. Kinga Lhamo | Sr. Protocol Officer |
Support Staff
Name | Responsibilities | Contact details |
Ms. Pema Wangmo | Personal Assistant | dpca@mfa.gov.bt |