Department of Protocol and Consular Affairs

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.

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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	dpca@mfa.gov.bt

Support Staff

Name	Responsibilities	Contact details
Ms. Pema Wangmo	Personal Assistant	dpca@mfa.gov.bt