My first passport – your next steps

PRACTICAL PREPARATION

Your next steps

Use the first-issuance choice on the official passport portal; verify age-specific document rules.

Check that first issuance is your correct category; applicants with older passport types should read the official exception.
Choose the issuing location and read its document instructions.
Prepare readable copies for pre-enrolment, then review your personal details against original records.
Book an available official appointment and keep the submission confirmation.

Document preparation checklist

Confirmed means listed by the linked public authority for this situation. “Confirm with office” is a suggestion, not a mandatory requirement. Ticks are not sent anywhere.

Application PDF with barcode and QR codeIn official guidance
Original citizenship or minor identity cardIn official guidance
National Identity Card or NIN (check exceptions for minors)In official guidance
Payment receipt or bank voucherIn official guidance
For a minor: original minor ID verification and parent/guardian documentsConfirm with office

BEFORE YOU OPEN THE OFFICIAL PORTAL

Catch common preparation mistakes

Review the three points that matter for your case. This is a self-check, not document validation or an eligibility decision.

I checked that first issuance is the correct category for my passport history.
I checked the issuing office and its current instructions.
I will compare the form with my original records before submitting.

Privacy: Ticks stay on this page until you leave or refresh it. Your checkbox selections are not submitted or saved. The website may still log ordinary page visits.

Important: Even with all boxes checked, only the official authority can confirm eligibility, requirements and application status.

Checklists by office or programme

Read only the scenario that applies. These preparation lists do not override the current government portal.

Nepal: DAO/AAO regular service

Original citizenship or minor identity card
Barcode/QR application PDF
NIN if applicable; verify minor exceptions
Official fee receipt

Nepal: Department urgent service

Confirm fast-track booking and current fee with DOP
Bring the standard Nepal identity and application documents
Bring any correction or replacement evidence requested

Abroad: Nepali embassy/mission

Choose your responsible mission before filling the form
Barcode/QR application PDF; original citizenship and current passport if available
Confirm mission-specific appointment, payment and additional evidence

Office and programme variations

In Nepal (regular): apply through the DAO/AAO associated with your citizenship or minor ID.
Urgent in Nepal: check fast-track service with the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor.
Abroad: choose the responsible Nepali embassy or consulate; documents and fees may differ.

MATCH YOUR OFFICE OR APPLICATION PATH

Which route actually applies to you?

Office rules and documents differ by situation. Choose a route without entering personal information.

In Nepal · regular DAO/AAO For a routine application in Nepal; use the relevant citizenship/minor-card issuing district or area office. See office & conditional documents In Nepal · urgent, Kathmandu Urgent passport service is handled at the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor, not at DAO/AAO. See office & conditional documents Outside Nepal · Nepali mission Regular passport service through the relevant Nepali embassy or consulate; mission rules can differ. See office & conditional documents

These are guidance paths, not official appointments. Verify current instructions with the issuing authority.

See a field-by-field visual example

See what to compare against original documents before you enter anything on the government portal. No private details are required.

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BEFORE YOU ENTER DETAILS

Field-by-field comparison help

Educational comparison examples, not official field validation. Do not enter names, identity numbers, dates of birth or passwords here.

First-issue category

Compare against: The passport authority’s first-issuance instructions.

Avoid: Selecting renewal solely because a relative used that route.

Personal details

Compare against: Your original citizenship or eligible identity record and existing passport, where applicable.

Avoid: Copying an earlier typo into a new application.

Issuing office or mission

Compare against: The official office or Nepali mission responsible for this application.

Avoid: Assuming every office has the same documents, appointments or fees.

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ILLUSTRATION ONLY — NOT AN OFFICIAL FORM

Example field cross-check

These are placeholders showing what to cross-check. Never type private identity details into this page.

Full name as on citizenship: [Your legal name]
Date of birth: [Date in the official record]
Application category: [first]
Issuing location: [Chosen DAO / DOP / mission]

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