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

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Name	Responsibilities	Contact details
Ms. Ugen Chozom	Chief of Protocol	dpca@mfa.gov.bt
Mr. Sangay Chewang	Chief of Division
Mr. Karma Phuntsho	Asst. Chief of Protocol
Mr. Lotey Tenzin	Sr. Protocol Officer
Mr. Wangchuk	Protocol Officer
Mr. Kinley Dorji	Protocol Officer
Ms. Yangchen Lhamo	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. Pema Wangyel	Chief of Division	dpca@mfa.gov.bt
Ms. Sonam Pelzom	Dy. Chief of Division
Ms. Kinga Lhamo	Dy. Chief of Division

Support Staff

Name	Responsibilities	Contact details
Ms. Pema Wangmo	Personal Assistant	dpca@mfa.gov.bt
Ms. Ngawang Pem	Sr. Administrative Assistant
Ms. Tshewang Pelden	Sr. Personal Assistant
Ms. Dorji Wangmo	Sr. Personal Assistant
Ms. Pema Choden	Sr. Administrative Assistant
Ms. Sonam Wangmo	Administrative Assistant
Mr. Sangay Phuntsho	Administrative Assistant
Mr. Tshering Jamtsho	Sr. Administrative Assistant
Ms. Kinley Budha	Diplomatic Mailbag Incharge