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Bhutan - Consular Information Sheet
October 5, 1994
Country Description: Bhutan is a small land-locked Himalayan nation with a
monarchy. It is a protectorate of India. Facilities for tourism are limited.
Entry Requirements: Tourists are admitted only in groups by prearrangement
with Bhutan's Ministry of Tourism. Entry must be via India, Bangladesh or
Nepal; the border with China is closed. A passport and visa are required.
For entry information, the traveler can contact the Bhutan Travel Service,
120 East 56 Street, New York, N.Y., 10022, telephone (212) 838-6382, or the
Consulate of the Kingdom of Bhutan in New York, telephone (212) 826-1919.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Bhutan are limited. Some medicine
is in short supply. Doctors and clinics often require immediate cash
payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid
outside the United States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage, including medical evacuation, has proved helpful.
Information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease
Control's international travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: There is relatively little crime in Bhutan. However,
some pickpocketing and purse snatching occurs. The loss or theft of a U.S.
passport abroad should be reported immediately to local police and the
nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful information on safeguarding
valuables, protecting personal security, and other matters while traveling
abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlets, "A Safe Trip
Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to South Asia." They are available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington
D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of
the country in which they travel. Penalties for possession, use or
trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced in Bhutan. Convicted
offenders can expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi,
at one of the U.S. Consulates in India, or the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, can
obtain updated information on travel and security in Bhutan.
Embassy Location: There is no U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Bhutan.
Informal contact between Bhutan and the United States is maintained through
the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi. For assistance, U.S. citizens can contact
the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, located on Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, 110021,
or a U.S. Consulate in Bombay, Calcutta or Madras. The U.S. Embassy in
Dhaka, Bangladesh, located at the Diplomatic Enclave, Madani Avenue,
Baridhara, can also provide assistance in certain instances. The Embassy
telephone number in New Delhi is (91-11) 600-651. In Dhaka, the Embassy
telephone number is (880-2) 884-700.
No. 94-230
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated August 27, 1993 to
correct the U.S. Embassy telephone numbers.