Nepal - Obtain a Passport

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Procedure

1. Gather all documents you will need to present or submit to apply for the procedure.
2. Fill out the passport application form.
3. Submit the completed form along with all other required documents.
4. Pay all necessary fees.

The Department of Passport Nepal accepts Online Pre-enrollment for e-passport Nepal

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Photograph of the applicant.
  • Colored
  • Not older than 6 months
  • Size: 45 mm Uh 35 mm -4.5 Cm Uh 3.5 cm
  • Plain and light color
  • Position: Facing forward, both ears visible, the applicant's head is fully visible in the photo, some part of the applicant's shoulders must also be seen in the photo, no shadow, no red eye (Red eye) not, no other person in the picture except for the applicant, mouth closed, bright worn clothing color.
  • Photo quality: clear (Sharp focused), printed on a high-quality photo paper, no ink blot or stain, high resolution
  • Glasses are allowed to be used by the applicant in the photo if it is clear (no color)
  • No headgear
• Valid identification
• A document to prove citizenship

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Passport
Narayanhiti,Kathmandu
Nepal
Exchange: 4416011 / 4416012 / 4416013 / 4416014 / 4416015

Direct Number of Emergency Counters:
Counter A2/D2: 4251657
Counter B2/E2: 4212772
Counter C2/F2: 4215294
Fax: 4411028 / 4424366

Email: [email protected]
Website

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Phone: 4200182/83/84/85/86
Fax: 4200061 / 56, 4200160
Email: [email protected]
Nepalese Missions Abroad
Website

Eligibility

Citizens of Nepal

Fees

Schedule of Passport Application Fees

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Passport Application Form

Sample Documents

• Sample of a correctly filled out Passport Application Form
• Sample of a WRONGLY filled out Passport Application Form

Processing Time

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Instructions

Application forms to obtain a passport or other travel documents are processed by the Department of Passport (DOP) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Nepal.

Required Information

• Applicant's complete name
• Place and date of birth
• Nationality
• Gender
• Citizenship or permit number, date of issue, place of issue
• Address
• Email
• Next of kin:
  • Complete name
  • Address
  • Relationship
  • Contact number
  • Email

Need for the Document

A passport is a document, issued by the national government. It certifies the identity and nationality of the holder for travel abroad. It contains information about the holder; like name, gender, date and place of birth.

This document does not in itself entitle the passport holder entry into another country, nor consular protection while abroad nor any other privileges. However, it does normally allows the passport holder to return to the country where the passport was issued.

Rights to consular protection arises from international treaties, while the holder's return to the issuing country depends on the laws prevailing in that country.

Following are procedures on how you can obtain a passport in Nepal.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Department of Passport - Nepal:

http://www.cpo.gov.np/

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