Buy Bhutan ID Card Online: Your Quick Guide to Get It

I’ve been seeing a lot of people asking about how to get a Bhutan ID card online, so I thought I’d share my experience. It’s not as simple as it sounds, but hopefully, this will help some of you out.

First off, I started by digging around online to understand what this whole process is about. I mean, a Bhutan ID card, or a Citizenship Identity Card (CID), is a big deal. It’s a must-have for any Bhutanese citizen. From what I gathered, it’s compulsory once you hit 18, and it costs 100 Bhutanese Ngultrum.

So, my first move was to check out the official channels. I learned that normally you’d apply in person or through some online portal. But, here’s the kicker, for folks living abroad or those who need a renewal, it’s a different ball game.

• Gathering Information: I spent days going through different websites, trying to piece together the information.
• Understanding the Requirements: It turns out that if you’re abroad, you gotta write to the Director-General of the Department of Civil Registration and Census. You also need to authorize someone in Bhutan to handle things for you. Plus, you’ll need a copy of your visa and a passport-size photo.
• Contacting Officials: I tried to contact the department directly. It wasn’t easy, I can tell you that. Long waits and a lot of back and forth.

Now, for those under 18, it’s a bit different. You need a birth certificate or a passport, and a legal guardian has to be involved. I didn’t have to go through this, but I made a note of it, just in case.

After getting all the requirements down, I moved on to the next step. I had to fill out some forms. The Replacement-of-CID form was a pain, let me tell you. Lots of fields to fill and details to double-check. I heard there’s also an online system, but I didn’t use it.

Making the Attempt

I tried a few times to get the application through, but it kept getting bounced back. Incorrect details, missing documents, you name it. It felt like one step forward and two steps back.

• First Try: Submitted the application online. Waited for weeks, only to get a rejection.
• Second Attempt: Gathered more documents, corrected the mistakes. Sent it again. Fingers crossed.
• Third Time’s the Charm?: Still waiting. It’s a slow process. But I’m not giving up.

During this whole process, I also learned about the National Digital Identity (NDI) App. It seems like a new thing where you can generate your family tree and household info. Pretty cool, but it didn’t really help me much in my case.

Finally, I got some progress. My application was accepted! But that was just the beginning. I had to wait for the actual card to be processed and sent. It took a while, but it was worth it.

In the end, I managed to get my Bhutan ID card. It wasn’t easy, and it took a lot of patience and effort. But hey, I did it. And I hope my story helps some of you out there who are trying to do the same.

This whole experience taught me a lot. It’s not just about filling out forms and sending emails. It’s about understanding the system, being patient, and not giving up. I hope my journey helps some of you navigate this process a bit easier.