Royal Bhutanese Consulate General, Kolkata

06/10/2026

Implementation of e-Gates and Stampless Immigration at Paro International Airport

We are pleased to announce the official rollout of e-Gates for international passengers at Paro International Airport, marking a significant milestone in modernizing immigration services and enhancing passenger convenience.

With this implementation, the Department of Immigration is transitioning to a stampless immigration system for eligible travelers utilizing the e-gates. Key operational details include:

1. Digital Processing: Entry and exit physical ink stamps will no longer be affixed to passports for passengers clearing immigration through the e-gates.

2. Automated Email Notifications: Travelers will receive an automated confirmation email upon entry sent to their registered email address.

3. Permit Expiry Reminders: A system-generated reminder will be issued to registered email addresses three days prior to the expiration of the immigration permit.

Important Notice: Passengers utilizing manual immigration counters at Paro International Airport, as well as those entering through designated land ports of entry, will continue to receive traditional entry and exit stamps on their passports.

06/10/2026

Good news for Indian Tourists !!!

Did you know that Indian tourists can get tourist permits in advance ?
Do you want to avoid the long queues in immigration office on the day of your travel?
Then please grab this opportunity and avail the permit on your arrival day and travel directly to your destination the next day

08/09/2026

The Royal Bhutanese Consulate General in Kolkata joins the nation in offering felicitations and prayers on the occasion of the 3rd Birth Anniversary of Her Royal Highness Gyalsem Sonam Yangden Wangchuck.

03/09/2026

The Consul General joined the Consular Corps of Kokata in signing of the Condolence Book at the Consulate General of Nepal in Kolkata to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of innocent lives in the recent devastating flash floods in Nepal.

03/09/2026

The Royal Bhutanese Consulate General, Kolkata is pleased to announce the vacancy of Driver as detailed below.

15/08/2026

The Royal Bhutanese Consulate General in Kolkata would like to convey our warmest wishes and felicitations on the occasion of the 80th Republic Day of India.

27/06/2026

The Consul General paid a courtesy call on the Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, Shri R. N. Ravi, at Raj Bhavan on 25 June 2026. On 26th June CG called on the Chief Secretary, Shri Manoj Agarwal, at Nabanna followed by a meeting with the Home Secretary, Shrimati Sangamitra Ghosh. The engagements provided an excellent opportunity to review existing bilateral relations and reaffirm a shared commitment to fostering closer collaboration and partnership between the State of West Bengal and the Royal Government of Bhutan.

10/06/2026

Signing of the Lease Agreement for the land in Varanasi

On behalf of the Royal Government of Bhutan, Ms. Tashi Peldon, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Royal Bhutanese Embassy, New Delhi, and Mr. Mridul Chaudhary, Special Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP), India, signed a lease agreement on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, for the acquisition of two acres of land in Varanasi on a long-term lease. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Hon’ble Minister for Tourism and Culture of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Jaiveer Singh. The land will be used for the construction of a Bhutanese temple and guest house.

This development follows the announcement made by the Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Mr. Narendra Modi,during his official visit to Bhutan on November 11–12, 2025, to provide land in Varanasi for the construction of a Bhutanese temple.

The signing of the lease agreement reflects the strong spiritual and cultural ties between Bhutan and India and reaffirms the commitment of both countries to preserving their shared Buddhist heritage and strengthening people-to-people connections.

09/06/2026

04/06/2026

The Royal Bhutanese Consulate General and the Liaison and Transit Office of Royal Bhutan Customs in Kolkata commemorated the 36th Birthday of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen. To mark the occasion, the two offices offered prayers for Her Majesty’s continued well being and longevity at the two most holy shrines dedicated to the Goddess Kali (Palden Lhamo), Kalighat and Dakshineswar, respectively. The celebrations concluded with a cake cutting ceremony and a lunch hosted at the Chancery.