Regional Immigration Office, Phuentsholing

16/09/2026

11/09/2026

Are you already in Bhutan and planning to switch from a non-tourist visa to a tourist visa? ✈️

Don’t start over with a fresh visa application! As long as you are still in Bhutan with a valid non-tourist visa, simply apply for Visa Conversion through immi.gov.bt.

Be like Timothee. Convert, don’t reapply! 😉

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

We are pleased to share the 5th Edition of our Monthly Bulletin, featuring latest updates and highlights of the Department.

We hope you enjoy this edition and find it informative.

Tashi Delek ✨

27/08/2026

𝟏.𝟕𝟗 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦
The nation’s immigration system handled nearly 1.8 million human movements and more than 631,000 vehicle movements in July 2026, highlighting the growing scale of cross-border mobility and the increasing demands on the country’s border management system. The figures represent more than a monthly border tally—they show the scale of the system Bhutan must operate as tourism, employment, trade and regional connectivity continue to expand.
https://businessbhutan.bt/1-79-million-border-movements-in-a-single-month-strain-bhutans-immigration-system/

23/08/2026

𝗣𝗵𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Bhutan’s busiest land gateway has a new face. The Tourist Service Centre at the Regional Immigration Office in Phuentshogling reopened on Friday after a major renovation. Officials say the makeover is more than just about comfort. With tourist numbers climbing again, they say that the impression made at the border can decide whether visitors keep coming.

https://www.bbs.bt/245524/

21/08/2026

Reopening of the Renovated Tourist Service Centre

Today, on this auspicious occasion, the Renovated Tourist Service Centre (TSC) at RIO Phuentsholing was formally reopened in a ceremony graced by the Hon’ble Home Secretary.
The programme commenced with a traditional Marchhang Ceremony, followed by a welcome address by the Regional Director and keynote remarks by the Hon’ble Chief Guest. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by the Focal Officer-in-Charge, Tourist Section, RIO Phuentsholing.
The occasion was graced by distinguished guests, including the Dasho Thrompon, Thromde Executive Secretary, Director of the Department of Immigration, various regional heads, relevant stakeholders and Immigration Chiefs from PIA and RIO.
The renovated TSC, with improved facilities and modern amenities, aims to provide a more welcoming, accessible and efficient experience for international visitors, while reflecting Bhutanese cultural values.
The reopening marks another step towards enhancing border services and the visitor experience at Bhutan’s gateway.
The programme was also covered by the media, BBS.
Department of Immigration, Bhutan

21/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Tourist Service Centre Reopens at RIO Phuentsholing

The renovated Tourist Service Centre at RIO Phuentsholing was formally reopened today, graced by the Hon’ble Home Secretary, marking another step towards providing welcoming, accessible and efficient border services for international travellers.

The upgraded facility features an expanded waiting area, priority service lanes, accessible facilities and modern amenities, while retaining Bhutanese cultural elements.

A warmer welcome to Bhutan begins at our borders.