As of 13 October 2026 (27 Asoj 2083). Every fee, document and time on this page is from the Department of Passports’ own website, read on that date. Where its pages differ from each other, we say so.
The e-passport Nepal online form is the pre-enrolment form on the Department of Passports’ portal. You fill it at home, choose where and when you will appear, and then go to that office once to have the form checked, pay the fee and give your photo and fingerprints. The passport comes later, to the same office.
The form itself is free to fill. The cost is the passport fee, which depends on the number of pages and on whether you apply in your district or at the Department in Kathmandu.
Quick answers
| Question | Answer from the Department of Passports |
|---|---|
| Where is the form | online.nepalpassport.gov.np, linked from nepalpassport.gov.np |
| Where to appear | The District or Area Administration Office that issued your citizenship, or the Department at Tripureshwor |
| Fee at the Department, 34 pages | Rs 12,000 |
| Fee at the Department, 66 pages | Rs 20,000 |
| Time at the Department | Within 2 working days |
| Time in the districts | 10 to 30 days on one page, 15 to 45 days on another |
| Photo | Taken at the office. Do not bring one |
| National ID | Compulsory for applicants aged 16 and over applying in Nepal |
Where to apply
| Where | Service | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|
| District or Area Administration Office | Regular only | People whose citizenship or minor identity card was issued there, or who have migrated to that district |
| Department of Passports, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu | Fast service only | Anyone, from any district |
| Nepali embassy or consulate | Regular only | Nepalis living abroad |
The Department says the offices in the districts and the missions abroad do not offer fast service, and that the Department itself does not offer the regular one.
Passport fee
The Department’s fee page gives these figures.
| Type | 34 pages | 66 pages |
|---|---|---|
| New or renewal | Rs 12,000 | Rs 20,000 |
| New or renewal, child under 10 | Rs 9,500 | Rs 14,500 |
| Lost or damaged | Rs 17,000 | Rs 25,000 |
| Lost or damaged, child under 10 | Rs 14,500 | Rs 19,500 |
| Office’s own error | Free | Free |
The table is headed as the Department’s fee. On its “where to apply” page the Department also says that applying there costs Rs 7,000 more than the district fee for 34 pages and Rs 10,000 more for 66 pages.
Putting the two statements together, an ordinary new or renewed passport in the districts works out at Rs 5,000 for 34 pages and Rs 10,000 for 66 pages. That subtraction is ours. Confirm the amount at your District Administration Office before you pay.
The fee is paid at the bank the office names, or by the online or digital payment it accepts. Missions abroad set their own arrangements.
34 pages or 66?
The Department’s advice is to choose 66 pages only if you travel often and expect to run out of pages. It adds that a 66-page passport does not improve the chance of getting a visa. Both are equally valid.
Documents to carry
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| The submitted form | The copy with the barcode and QR code. Printed if possible, or the digital file on your phone. Not a screenshot |
| Citizenship certificate or minor identity card | Original |
| Current passport | Original, if you have one |
| National identity card | Or proof that you have applied, with the number |
| Fee receipt | Bank voucher or cash receipt |
| Other papers | As your case requires |
Extra papers in particular cases
- Date of birth to follow your academic certificate: the SLC or SEE certificate, or a higher one.
- Date of birth to follow a pension record: a letter from the District Administration Office referring to the Indian, British or Singapore pension discharge certificate.
- Married woman adding her husband’s surname: marriage registration certificate and the husband’s citizenship certificate.
- Divorced woman keeping the surname on her citizenship: the divorce certificate.
- Child applying at the Department for the first time: verification of the minor identity card from the District or Area Administration Office, and the parents’ citizenship and marriage registration certificates.
If you do not have a national identity card yet, start there. Our National ID card guide explains the process, and you can check your National ID status online.
How to fill the e-passport online form
- Open the form from the Department’s website. On a phone you can use the Department’s mobile app.
- Choose the type of application. There are five: first issuance, renewal, replacement for a lost or stolen passport, replacement for a damaged one, and data correction.
- Choose 34 or 66 pages.
- Choose where you will apply. Pick your office as the enrolment centre and book a date and time.
- Fill in your details step by step and upload the documents asked for. Scan the originals and keep each file at 1 MB or less.
- Check every line, then choose Apply.
- Save the PDF. It downloads by itself and can be downloaded again. Print it, or keep the file on your phone.
Which option to choose: if you have ever held a machine-readable passport or an e-passport, choose renewal. If you have never held one, or only an old handwritten passport, choose first issuance.
Filling the fields correctly
These rules are from the Department’s own guide to the form.
| Field | How to fill it |
|---|---|
| Given name | First and middle names. No titles such as Dr., Mr. or Ms. Letters only |
| Surname | As on your citizenship. Write every surname if you have more than one. Leave out dots, so G.C. becomes GC |
| Place of birth | The district on your citizenship. If born abroad, the country |
| Nationality | NEPALI |
| Date of birth | Both AD and BS, matching your citizenship |
| Sex | M, F or X, as on your citizenship |
| Citizenship number | The box takes 14 digits. If yours is longer, drop digits from the left and keep the 14 on the right |
| Citizenship issue date and place | The date and district of the original issue, even if you later took a copy elsewhere |
| National identity number | Compulsory at 16 and over when applying in Nepal |
| Last passport | Number, date and place of issue of your most recent passport. A handwritten passport is not entered |
| Father’s and mother’s names | As on your citizenship |
| Email and phone | Your own, with country code. The notice that the passport is ready comes here |
The Department’s example for the citizenship number: 072-312-13792/432796 is entered as 31213792432796.
At the office: three counters
- Verification. Staff check the form against your documents.
- Payment. You pay the fee, if you have not already.
- Enrolment. Your photo is taken and your fingerprints recorded.
You do not bring a photo. The only exception the Department lists is a newborn or a child under five who cannot sit still for the camera.
For the photo, small everyday jewellery is allowed if it does not shine or cover the face. Party jewellery comes off. The Department advises against heavy makeup and suggests not wearing a tika.
If you find a mistake
| When you notice | What can be done |
|---|---|
| After submitting the form, before the visit | Ask the staff at verification or enrolment to correct it |
| At the counter, before you sign | Check the corrected details, then sign |
| After you sign and approve | It can no longer be corrected. The process can be cancelled before printing and started again |
| After the passport is printed | A new application and a new fee, if the mistake was yours. Free if it was the office’s |
An appointment cannot be changed online. If you cannot attend, contact the office and follow what it tells you.
How long it takes
| Where you apply | Time the Department gives |
|---|---|
| Department of Passports | Within 2 working days |
| District or Area Administration Office | 10 to 30 days on the “where to apply” page; 15 to 45 days on the questions page |
| Mission abroad | 15 days to 2 months |
The Department explains that the time in a district depends on its distance from Kathmandu and on transport.
Collecting the passport
You are told by email or SMS when it is ready. Collect it from the office where you applied, and take:
- the application form;
- your old passport, unless this is your first or the old one was lost;
- your citizenship certificate;
- the fee receipt.
You must collect it yourself. A child’s passport is collected by the mother or father. If you truly cannot go, a relative can collect it with your written authority and their own citizenship or passport. The Department says collection takes 10 to 15 minutes.
If you will use the passport for study or work abroad, your certificates may need attesting next. See our guide to consular e-attestation.
Need help filling the passport form?
We fill the pre-enrolment form with you and prepare the scans. राहदानीको अनलाइन फारम भर्न सहयोग चाहिए भने सम्पर्क गर्नुहोस्।
Frequently asked questions
How do I fill the e-passport online form in Nepal?
Open the pre-enrolment form from the Department of Passports’ website, choose the application type and number of pages, pick your office and appointment, enter your details, upload your documents and submit. Then attend the office with the form and originals.
How much is the passport fee in Nepal?
At the Department of Passports, Rs 12,000 for 34 pages and Rs 20,000 for 66 pages. The Department says that is Rs 7,000 and Rs 10,000 more than the district fee.
How many days does it take to get a passport?
Within 2 working days at the Department. In the districts the Department’s pages give 10 to 30 days and 15 to 45 days.
Do I need a National ID card for a passport?
Yes, if you are 16 or over and applying in Nepal. It is not compulsory for those under 16 or for applications at missions abroad.
Do I need to bring a photo?
No. The photo is taken at the office, except for newborns and children under five who cannot sit for it.
Can I apply for a passport from a district other than my own?
Only if you have migrated there, or at the Department of Passports in Kathmandu, which accepts applicants from any district.
Conclusion
The e-passport Nepal online form is the easy part. Choose the right application type, enter your name and citizenship number exactly, book the office and save the PDF. The visit that follows is three counters: verification, payment, and photo with fingerprints.
Read the form once more before you sign at the counter. After that signature, a mistake costs a new application.
Sources
- Department of Passports, passport fee page: https://nepalpassport.gov.np/process/-41
- Department of Passports, where to apply and documents required: https://nepalpassport.gov.np/process/-2 and https://nepalpassport.gov.np/process/-3
- Department of Passports, how to fill the application form: https://nepalpassport.gov.np/process/-6
- Department of Passports, frequently asked questions: https://nepalpassport.gov.np/process/process-2
- Department of Passports, online application portal: https://online.nepalpassport.gov.np/
Digital Solution Pvt. Ltd. is an independent publisher and is not affiliated with the Department of Passports. Figures are translated from the Department’s Nepali pages as read on the date shown. The district fee stated above is our own subtraction from two of the Department’s statements. Confirm fees and requirements at your office.
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