Economic Overview
- One of the smallest economy in the world.
- Agriculture based economy which is generated employment for half
of the population.
- Renewable natural resource sector which includes forestry,
livestock, logging etc is the major GDP contributor.
International Trade
Major Export Items
Electricity, Cardamom, Gypsum, Timber, Handicrafts, Cement, Fruit,
Precious Stones, Spices
Main Destinations of Exports
India, Hong Kong, Thailand
Major Import Items
Fuel and Lubricants, Grain, Aircraft, Machinery and Parts, Vehicles,
Fabrics, Rice
Main Origins of Imports
India, Japan, Germany
Contacts of Trade
Ministries/ Associations
| Bhutan Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
Bhutan Export Promotion Centre |
State Trading Corporation of Bhutan |
Post Box 147, Doebum Lam
Thimphu
Bhutan
Tel.: +(975)-(2)-322742/324254
Fax: +(975)-(2)-323936
E-mail: bsdbcci@druknet.bt
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P.O. Box 141
Thimphu
Bhutan
Tel.: +(975)-(2)-322407
Fax: +(975)-(2)-321338
E-mail: bepc@druknet.net.bt
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P.O. Box 76 Phuentsholing
Bhutan
Tel.: +(975)-(5)-252286
Fax: +(975)-(5)-252619
E-mail: stcbl@druknet.net.bt
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Business Visa Rules
- Passport with 6 months validity. It should have at least 1 blank
page.
- Visa application form duly filled and signed.
- 4 passport size recent photographs.
- Proof of departure like copy of travel itinerary or return ticket
is required to be submit.
- Letter of invitation from the company or business associate which
is situated in bhutan.
- If the trip is sponsored by the company then the applicant is
needed to give letter written on the company's letterhead in
reference to it. It should be signed by an authorized person other
than the applicant itself.
Business Hours
Offices: Monday to Friday from 09:30 - 16:00 for November
to March and 09:00 - 17:00 for rest of the months.
Banks: Monday to Friday from 09:00 - 15:00 and
Saturday 09:00 - 11:00
Public Holidays
| Festival |
Date |
| Independence Day |
August 08 |
| Birthday of HM Jigme Singye
Wangchuck |
November 11,12,13 |
| National Day of Bhutan |
December 17 |
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