Convert or Exchange Foreign Driver License In Bhutan By Online
- Visit the licensing office, and submit an application.
- Fill out the form in full with a recent passport photo. Be sure to keep all original versions of your passports in case you are required to show them to verify your identity.
- It is possible that you will be required to pass and pass multiple tests (vision exam and theory exam, or a practical test) for the purpose of being able to get an Bhutan licence to drive. Be aware that the tests applicants are required to pass differ depending on the country from which the driver’s license was issued in.
- The application fees must be paid.
Required Documents For Convert or Exchange Foreign Driver License
- The completed application form
- The driver’s license of your foreign country.
- One recent passport size photograph
- Note It is important to note that the Authority might be able to reasonably require applicants to submit additional documents.
Office Locations and Contacts
Head Office
- Name: Lham Dorji
- Designation: Director General
- Email: dg@rsta.gov.bt / lhamdjld@gmail.com
- Tel: 02-321282
- Name: Kesang Wangdi
- Designation: Chief Registration & Licensing Officer, Registration and Licensing Division.
- Email: kesang.cto@rsta.gov.bt
- Tel: 02-321283
For a complete information on contact number, visit the following link:
http://www.rsta.gov.bt/?page_id=748
Thimphu Region
Toll-free number Toll free number
- Name: Dophu Dukpa
- The designation is: Sr.Regional Transport Officer,Thimphu.
- Email: rtothimphu@rsta.gov.bt
- Tel: 02-322147 Fax:02-323273
- Name: Ugyen Lhamo
- Designation:Asst. Registration and Licensing Officer
- Email: ulhamo@rsta.gov.bt
- Tel: 02-321282
To view a complete listing of numbers for contact, go to:
http://www.rsta.gov.bt/?page_id=488
Phuntsholing Region
Toll-free number Toll free number
- The name of the singer is Sonam Gyeltshen
- Designation:Sr.Regional Transport Officer
- Email: rtopling@rsta.gov.bt
- Tel: 05-253952
- Name: Chhimi Penjor
- Designation:Sr.Registration & Licensing Officer
- Email:regispling@rsta.gov.bt
- Tel:05-252587
To view a complete information on contact number, visit the following link:
http://www.rsta.gov.bt/?page_id=490
Gelephu Region
Toll-free number: 226
- Name: Bola Gyeltshen
- Designation Name: the Chief Regional Transport Officer.
- Email: crlo@rsta.gov.bt
- Tel: 06-25154
- Name Damber Thapa
- Designation The Registration and Licensing Officer is Gelephu.
- Email: regisgpu@rsta.gov.bt
- Tel: 06-251142/17621995/77331497
To view a complete listing of numbers for contact, go to:
http://www.rsta.gov.bt/?page_id=486
Samdrupjongkhar Region
Toll-free number 227
- Name:Kinga Gyeltshen
- Designation: Regional Transport Officer.
- Email: kingag@rsta.gov.bt
- Tel: 07-251459
- Name:Tezin Jamtsho
- Designation:Registration and Licensing Officer.
- Email: dlicensesj@rsta.gov.bt
- Tel: 07-251366
For a complete information on contact number, visit the following link:
http://www.rsta.gov.bt/?page_id=492
Eligibility
A foreign applicant to apply for a Bhutan Driving License must:
- meet all the criteria to obtain meet the requirements to be issued a driving licence.
- have a valid driving permit from the country in which they reside
- Produce proof of a valid Visa or Work Permit
Note that if it is determined that the Licensing Office thinks that the applicant does not have the required skills to drive the vehicle despite having an official driving license in a different country the Licensing Office may direct the applicant to sit for the driving test administered by the Licensing Office.
Information that can be useful
Exemption from the requirement for a Bhutan driving licence:
The Licensing Office may exempt a driver from the requirement to obtain a license for three months, if the driver:
- holds an international driving license that is valid;
- has a diplomatic passport as well as an official driving license validly from a different country;
- is a non-native who lives in Bhutan for no more than more than three months, and is has an official driving license validly that is issued in the country where they reside; and.
- is an officer in the armed forces and has an official driving license that has been issued by the appropriate Motor Transport Officers for driving military or police vehicles:
- Only experienced Bhutan Armed Forces drivers will be able to get a driver’s license for civilians after receiving an endorsement letter by the Motor Transport Officer concerned, together with a certificate of having completed a one day introduction course.
- Others Armed Force personnel holding a non-professional military driver’s license must follow the rules as outlined in this situation.
External Links
- Road Safety and Transport Authority: