Applicants have to apply for an e-passport in Nepal instead of an ordinary passport. In this blog, we will be talking about how Nepalese can apply for an e-passport. Applicants have to go through an online application to apply for a new passport as well as a renewal of the old one. Previously, an ordinary passport could be physically filled out and submitted to the department. assport. Applicants have to go through an online application to apply for a new passport as well as a renewal of the old one. Previously, an ordinary passport could be physically filled out and submitted to the department.
With the procedure to issue an e-passport, Nepalese have to go through an online application initially, and the procedure will follow accordingly. Basically, an e-passport can be applied for in two departments in Nepal.
District Administration Office (DAO)
Department of Passports (DOP)
These two departments accept applications for new passports as well as renewals. While DOP is the sole issuer of passports in Nepal, you can collect your passport from the same place where you first submitted the application along with the biometric.
Note: The residents of Kathmandu can easily submit their application at the District Administration Office without any other extra documents. (As DAO issues citizenship for the residents of Kathmandu,
On the other hand, most people from outside the valley tend to submit their applications to the Department of Passport.
Is an e-passport available in Nepal at the moment?
Yes, the e-passport is easily available in Nepal. The date of visit for an e-passport is easily available, and applicants can choose the date as per their liking. The website loads easily, unlike the last few months when the page to fill out applications was not accessible.
How do I apply for an e-passport in Nepal?
Applying for an e-passport is an easy process in Nepal nowadays. Steps to be followed during the application of an e-passport
- Online application and confirm the date of visit
- Submit the form to the concerned
- Payment for the passport
- Biometric on the same day
Online Application
The first step is to fill out the online form through the official website of the Department of Passports.
Fill up all the required details, and then choose the department (DAO or DOP) where you want to submit your application.
After filling out the form, download and print a copy.
Proceed with the online payment if you want to pay online. You can also pay the amount at the time of submission.
If you have submitted the form at the District Administration Office (DAO), then you can only pay the amount on the date of visit after verification and submission of the form.
If you have submitted the form to the Department of Passport (DOP), then you have the option to make an online payment (ConnectIPS).
Submission and Verification of the Form (Date of Visit)
Go to the concerned department (DAO or DOP) that you have selected while filling out the form. Note: Many get confused and visit the wrong department. The form will not be accepted by the concerned department if you have selected the other one.
You need to stay in a queue to get to your turn for the verification (the line might not be as long as you would find in other government offices).
First, you have to verify the form that you have printed. The representative over there would cross-check all the details and verify the form.
Payment: You need to pay the amount and receive the voucher.
After receiving the voucher, head on to the biometric room for the applicant's biometric.
After completing the biometrics, you will be returned with one of the vouchers and the same form that has been verified.
The applicant will receive a text message when their passport is ready to be collected.
What are the documents required for an e-passport in Nepal?
The documents required for applying for a new e-passport in Nepal are
- National ID card (NID)
- If the national ID card is not available, then you can take a copy of the form that you received after applying for the national ID card.
- You can also use the National ID number that you have received on your mobile number.
- Citizenship (original)
- Application Form
In the case of minors,
The citizenship of both the father and mother is required.
The birth certificate might be required as well.
While residents outside Kathmandu have to submit other documents (a transfer),
Total cost of making an e-passport in Nepal
The total cost of making an e-passport from the District Administration Office (DAO) is NPR 5,000. (They distribute passports at regular intervals.)
The Department of Passport (DOP), which distributes passports, charges NPR 12,000. (Only emergency passports are distributed by DOP.)
How much time does it take to get an e-passport in Nepal?
The District Administration Office (DAO) takes around 25 to 30 days (around a month) to distribute the passport to its applicants.
The Department of Passport (DOP) takes 3–15 days to distribute the emergency passport to its applicants.
Therefore, the amount for the passport is charged accordingly.
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