These uncollected passports are at risk of being damaged or lost due to the inadequate and storage conditions in the Passport Section. The poor infrastructure with the presence of rodents pose a serious threat to the integrity of these important document. Therefore, the Department kindly requests all passport applicants to collect it before the approaching deadline.
The Department of Protocol and Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade would like to notify the General Public regarding a significant number of unclaimed passports issued between 2015 till 2023 at the passport office.
- A copy of the valid Citizenship identity card
- Receipt of the passport application reference number received through SMS.
2. Location: Passports can be collected from the Passport Office located at lower Changangkha, Thimphu from 0900hrs till 1700hrs (Monday to Friday)
