Passport Application Nepal
Online pre-enrolment, in-person enrolment, official fees and document checks for a Nepal ePassport.
Fees and application guidance checked 7 November 2026. Pre-enrolment is online, but attendance at an enrolment centre is required. Confirm current requirements with your chosen office before paying or travelling.
Step-by-Step Process
Choose the service and enrolment centre
Use the Department of Passports website to open pre-enrolment. Choose your eligible DAO/AAO for regular service, Tripureshwor Department for expedited service, or the relevant Nepali mission abroad. Select an available appointment.
Complete and save the application
Enter details matching your original documents and upload the documents requested by the current form. Save the completed application with its barcode/QR code as a printout or PDF.
Prepare documents and confirm payment instructions
Follow the selected office’s payment instructions. The Department’s expedited online payment portal requires two printed paid vouchers; deposited revenue is non-refundable. Regular DAO applicants should follow their own office’s instructions, not assume this expedited portal applies.
Attend in-person verification and enrolment
Take your application and original documents to the selected centre. Complete document verification, the required payment process and live enrolment. Photos and applicable biometrics are normally captured there.
Check readiness and collect
Check status with your enrolment centre and follow its collection notice. Bring the application, payment evidence and previous passport where applicable. Timing depends on appointments, verification, printing and dispatch; do not treat an estimate as a guaranteed travel deadline.
Required Documents
- Completed barcode/QR application (printout preferred, or saved PDF).
- Original citizenship certificate or minor identity card, and copies requested by the centre.
- National Identity Number (NIN/NID) for applicants aged 16 and above applying within Nepal. The Department exempts under-16 applicants and applicants at Nepali missions abroad from this requirement.
- Previous passport if already issued, plus the required documents for renewal, loss or damage.
- Payment voucher or receipt required by your service centre; two printed paid vouchers for the Department’s expedited online portal.
- For minors: the relevant minor identity verification and parent/guardian citizenship documents. Check the centre’s additional requirements; a birth certificate alone is not a universal substitute.
- Photograph for newborns and children under five: 35×45 mm, plain white background, no border. Other applicants normally have their photo taken at enrolment.
New / Renewal Fees in Nepal
| Type | 34 pages | 66 pages |
|---|---|---|
| Regular DAO new/renewal, age 10+ | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 10,000 |
| Department expedited new/renewal, age 10+ | Rs. 12,000 | Rs. 20,000 |
| Department expedited new/renewal, under 10 | Rs. 9,500 | Rs. 14,500 |
Regular DAO figures above are supported by DAO Ramechhap’s published schedule. It lists Rs 2,500 for an under-10 new/renewal 34-page passport; confirm the child’s 66-page fee with your office. Lost/damaged replacements have different charges. Overseas mission fees and payment methods are separate. These are passport revenue amounts, not a quote for all application expenses.
Children born abroad and applicants with changed personal details may need additional documents. Use the Department’s document guidance and the relevant mission or office checklist.
Official sources and service-specific instructions
Official Government Portal
Department of Passports, Nepal
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Nepal passport fees determined?
Fees depend on the service centre, page count, age and application reason, not a selectable five-year or ten-year price tier. For new/renewal applicants aged 10+, the cited regular DAO schedule lists Rs 5,000/10,000 for 34/66 pages; the Department expedited table lists Rs 12,000/20,000. Confirm the applicable fee before payment.
Is the application fully online?
No. Pre-enrolment starts online, but original-document verification and live enrolment require attendance at the selected centre. Save the barcode/QR form as a printout or PDF.
Who needs an NIN or a photograph?
NIN is mandatory for applicants aged 16+ applying within Nepal; the Department exempts under-16 and overseas-mission applicants. Photos are normally taken at enrolment, with a supplied photograph requested for newborns and children under five. Check additional minor and overseas-document rules.
How long does a passport take?
There is no guaranteed collection date in this guide. Official regular-service estimates differ, and appointment availability, verification and dispatch affect the wait. Ask your chosen centre for its current estimate and confirm readiness before travel.