Nepal e-Passport application or renewal checklist
The Department of Passports offers separate application options for first issuance, renewal, lost or stolen passports, and damaged passports. The right choice affects the online pre-enrolment process.
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Nepal e-Passport application or renewal
Information and source links reviewed 11 October 2026. Requirements can change.
Choose first issue, renewal or replacement on the Department of Passports site; the steps differ by application and appointment location.
Privacy: No passport numbers, citizenship numbers, files or names are requested. Only ticks can be stored locally in your browser.
Document preparation
These items appear in the Department of Passports' guidance for applications within Nepal. Check the current list for your application type and age.
Application preparation steps
Follow these reminders before submitting. They are not an approval or eligibility decision.
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Use official sites to confirm current documents, fees, appointments and procedures. NepalAnswers is independent of government agencies.
Common questions
Can a Nepali embassy use a different process?
Yes. Confirm the available appointment centre, identity-document rules and fees with the responsible mission.
Can I reuse a passport reported lost?
No. The Department of Passports warns that reported lost or stolen passports must not be used for travel.
Editorial source check: 11 October 2026. This is not a live government document verification, immigration advice or evidence that an application will be approved. Report outdated information.