Passport Online Form in Nepal (2026): How to Apply for an e-Passport, Fees and Documents
Short answer: Fill the form at online.nepalpassport.gov.np, choose First Issuance or Renewal, pick 34 or 66 pages and the office, upload your scanned documents, then print the PDF and go on your booked date. The regular service at your District Administration Office costs Rs 5,000 (34 pages) and takes about 10 to 30 days. The fast-track service at the Department of Passports in Kathmandu costs Rs 12,000 (34 pages) and usually takes two working days.
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Regular or fast-track: where to apply
Nepal now issues e-passports, and every application starts with the same online form. You can choose between two services (Department of Passports):
- Regular service: apply at the District Administration Office (or Area Administration Office) that issued your citizenship certificate. Passports usually take 10 to 30 days. These offices offer only the regular service.
- Fast-track service: apply in person at the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu. Passports are usually issued within two working days of enrolment. The Department offers only fast-track.
The Department says processing usually takes 2 to 3 working days after enrolment, but warns that checks on your citizenship, NID or old passport, a photo that fails the standard, or technical problems can delay it. Its advice: book travel only after you have the passport (Department of Passports).
Passport fees in Nepal
| Passport | 34 pages | 66 pages |
|---|---|---|
| Regular, at a District Administration Office | Rs 5,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Fast-track, new or renewal, at the Department of Passports | Rs 12,000 | Rs 20,000 |
| Fast-track, child under 10 | Rs 9,500 | Rs 14,500 |
| Fast-track, lost or damaged passport | Rs 17,000 | Rs 25,000 |
| Fast-track, lost or damaged, child under 10 | Rs 14,500 | Rs 19,500 |
| Office's own error | Free | Free |
Fast-track fees: Department of Passports fee page, checked 12 November 2026. Regular fees: Passport Regulations, as reported by the Kathmandu Post in August 2025. Fees can change; check the Department's fee page before you pay. Its where-to-apply page lists fast-track surcharges that don't quite match the fee page; we've used the fee page.
For most people, the 34-page passport is enough for ten years. Pick 66 pages only if you travel abroad often, or work in a country that fills pages with visas.
Documents you need
For an application in Nepal, bring (Department of Passports):
- The application form with its barcode and QR code, printed or as the PDF on your phone
- Your original citizenship certificate (or minor identity card)
- Your current or expired passport, if you have one
- Your National Identity Card (NID) or its number
- The bank voucher or receipt for the fee
Children under 16 applying at the Department of Passports also need the minor identity card verified by the district or area administration office, plus a parent's or guardian's citizenship. If you don't have an NID yet, you'll need one for the passport application; our Nagarik App guide explains how to carry it on your phone.
How to fill the online form, step by step
These are the Department of Passports' own steps (Department of Passports):
- Open online.nepalpassport.gov.np, the official pre-enrolment form.
- Choose one of five options: First Issuance (new), Passport Renewal, Replacement (lost or stolen), Replacement (damaged), or Modification (data correction). If you ever had a machine-readable (MRP) passport or an e-passport, choose Renewal (or Replacement if it was lost or damaged). If you only had an old handwritten passport, choose First Issuance.
- Pick 34 or 66 pages and click Next.
- Choose the office where you'll apply.
- Fill every section and upload the documents. Scan the originals and keep each file at 1 MB or smaller; prepare them before you start. If you were born outside Nepal, choose "Other" for the place of birth and pick your country of birth.
- Check everything against your documents, then click Apply. The form's PDF downloads automatically.
- Book your date and time, and print the PDF. You can show it on your phone instead, but it must be the PDF itself, not a screenshot.
Two tips from the Department: write your given names (everything except the surname) in the Given name field, using letters only and no titles such as Mr, Ms or Dr (Department of Passports). If your citizenship number is longer than 14 digits, enter only the last 14 digits, with no hyphens or slashes: 072-312-13792/432796 becomes 31213792432796 (Department of Passports).
Mistakes that cost you a new fee
If the details on your application are wrong, you have to pay again and apply again, so fill it in yourself if you can, and check it if someone helped. You can still ask for a correction when your photo is taken, before you sign. Once the photo is taken and the form is approved, it can't be changed; the passport has to be cancelled and the whole process starts again (Department of Passports).
Make sure your name and date of birth match your citizenship and NID exactly. If your details can't be verified, the Department runs extra checks, which can delay your passport.
Biometrics, payment and collection
- On your date: go to the office with your form, originals and fee receipt. Your photo, fingerprints and signature are taken there. For fast-track, pay online through connectIPS before you go and print two copies of the voucher (Department of Passports). For regular service, pay at the District Administration Office as it instructs, not online.
- Notification: when the passport reaches the district office, you get an SMS to collect it (Department of Passports).
- Delivery to districts: within about a week in the three Kathmandu Valley districts, and within about 15 days in districts on the Mahendra Highway and those with air connections (Department of Passports).
- Status: check it with your reference number in the "Check e-passport status" box on the Department's website, or in the Nepal ePassport app (Google Play) linked from its homepage.
Travelling soon after? Our guides to NTC and Ncell international roaming and eSIM in Nepal will help you stay connected abroad.
Applying from abroad
Nepalis abroad apply through their nearest Nepali embassy or consulate, using the same online form and choosing that mission as the office. Missions offer only the regular service, and fees differ by mission, so check your embassy's page for the current fee.
Quick verdict
- Apply at online.nepalpassport.gov.np, then visit on your booked date.
- Regular: Rs 5,000 (34 pages) at your DAO, about 10 to 30 days.
- Fast-track: Rs 12,000 (34 pages) at the Department of Passports, Tripureshwor, usually two working days.
- Bring the form PDF, original citizenship, old passport, NID and the fee receipt.
- Check every detail before you submit: a wrong form means a new fee.
Scanners and travel gear
The form needs clear scans under 1 MB each. A flatbed scanner gives flat, evenly lit scans that are easy to keep under 1 MB. For the trip itself, a universal travel adapter and a power bank are the two things people forget. These are in stock on our website.
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| UNITEK P1117B 65W GaN charger | 65W GaN charger for a laptop and phone | Rs 3,980 |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I fill the passport online form in Nepal?
Go to online.nepalpassport.gov.np, choose First Issuance or Renewal, pick 34 or 66 pages and the office, fill in your details, upload scanned documents of 1 MB or less, click Apply, then print the PDF and visit the office on your booked date.
How much does a passport cost in Nepal?
The regular 34-page passport costs Rs 5,000 and the 66-page Rs 10,000 at a District Administration Office. Fast-track at the Department of Passports costs Rs 12,000 (34 pages) or Rs 20,000 (66 pages).
How long does a passport take in Nepal?
Regular service usually takes 10 to 30 days. Fast-track at the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor usually takes two working days after enrolment.
Is the National ID required for a passport?
Yes for applications in Nepal: the Department of Passports lists your National Identity Card or its number among the documents to bring.
Can I renew my passport online?
You fill the renewal form online and book a date, but you still visit the office for your photo and fingerprints. Fast-track fees are paid online through connectIPS before you go. Choose Renewal if you had an MRP or e-passport before.
Can I use a screenshot of the form?
No. Bring a printout or the form's PDF on your phone. The Department says a screenshot isn't accepted.
Sources
- How to fill the passport application, Department of Passports
- Passport fees, Department of Passports (checked 12 November 2026)
- Where to apply and documents required, Department of Passports
- Processing times, collection and citizenship number entry, Department of Passports
- Nepal has a security press, then why are passports printed abroad?, Kathmandu Post, 6 August 2025
- Online payment (fast-track, connectIPS), Department of Passports
- Nepal ePassport app, Google Play
- Product prices: Quality Computer website, 12 November 2026.