Okay, so today I’m gonna walk you through the process of getting a Bhutan ID card online. It’s actually not as complicated as it sounds, but there are a few things you gotta know.
First off, I went to the official website for civil registration in Bhutan. You know, the government stuff. They’ve got this online system set up, which is pretty neat. It’s called the “Online On Application System”. I think, anyway. They use it for processing Citizenship ID Cards, Special Permits, and some other things. There are also some other things like “RCSC MAX System”, “Security Clearance”, and “Zhiyog Electronic Systems”, but I didn’t really look into those.
So, I start poking around the site. There is a toll-free number, 1199, and also an email listed, g2c@*. You can email if you get stuck, I guess. I found a section specifically for the Citizenship ID Card. It says they handle stuff like collecting and distributing these cards, conducting the annual census, and even forwarding naturalization cases to the Immigration Department. It’s pretty much a one-stop shop for all your identity-related needs in Bhutan.
Now, for the actual application process. I noticed that if you’re a Bhutanese citizen living abroad, there’s a special procedure. They say you gotta write to the Director-General of the Department of Civil Registration and Census. You also need to authorize someone in Bhutan to process the card on your behalf, and provide a copy of your visa or some other document proving you live abroad.
If you’re in Bhutan, things seem a bit simpler. They mention that monks and nuns need a certification letter or ID card from their religious institutions. Apparently, you can process a new CID card from the Dzongkhag or Thromde where you currently reside. I’m not super familiar with the local administrative divisions, but I gather that’s where you go for local government services. By the way, the address for Thimphu Dzongkhag Administration is Chhogyal Lam, 11001.
There’s also a section about replacing lost or stolen ID cards. It says you can submit application forms for that at Dzongkhag Civil offices. So, that’s good to know in case you ever misplace your card.
Here’s what I did:
- Visited the official website: I made my way to the Department of Civil Registration and Census website.
- Found the online system: I located the “Online On Application System” and figured out that’s where I needed to be for the ID card application.
- Gathered the necessary documents: Since I’m not living abroad, I didn’t need a visa copy. But I did make sure I had all my other details ready.
- Filled out the online form: I carefully filled in all the required fields in the online application form.
- Submitted the application: I double-checked everything and then hit the submit button.
And that’s pretty much it! The whole process was surprisingly smooth. I’m still waiting for my application to be fully processed, but so far, so good. I’ll keep you guys updated on how it goes.
One last thing. They also mention online payments and services related to environment, forest, and cultural affairs. And there is a feedback section, so you can share your thoughts and help improve the service.
Anyway, I hope this was helpful for anyone looking to get a Bhutan ID card online. It’s definitely doable, and the online system makes it much easier than it used to be. Good luck!
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