NRN ID

1. NRN

“Non-resident Nepali” means a foreign citizen of Nepalese origin and this term also includes a Nepalese citizen residing abroad. “Foreign citizen of Nepalese origin” means a person who him/herself or whose father, mother grandfather or grandmother was a citizen of Nepal at any time and has subsequently acquired the citizenship of any other foreign country other than a member country of the South Asian Association of Regional Co-operation (SAARC). “Nepali citizen residing abroad” means a Nepali citizen who has been residing in any foreign country for at least two years engaged in any profession, occupation, business and employment except a Nepalese citizen residing in a member country of SAARC or serving in a diplomatic mission or consulate situated in a foreign country under the assignment of the Government of Nepal and pursuing studies in an academic institution in a foreign country. Family members of NRN can also register as NRN and obtain their ID cards.

2. THE GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZATION OF NRN CITIZEN

The affairs of NRNs are governed by Non-resident Nepali Act, 2008 and Non-Resident Nepali Rules, 2009. The government has recognized NRNs and sought their participation for the following reasons:

1. To motivate Non-Resident Nepalese to take part in all round advancement of Nepal and enhance their attachment towards Nepal; and
2. To encourage their investment in Nepal.

3. FACILITIES EXTENDED TO NRNS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL:

The government of Nepal has extended, among others, the following facilities to NRNs:

1. Issuance of Identity Card upon their application with necessary documents and fees
2. Right to open an account in convertible foreign currency
3. Investment can be made in convertible foreign currency
4. Repatriation of investment and profit earned out of investment
5. Right to run an industry or business
6. Purchase of land for residential purpose
7. Free visa (10 years) to Nepal up to card remains valid.

APPLICATION OF NRN ID CARD

All the applicants are requested to mandatorily fill the application form for the NRN ID from the link given below:

(Instructions for making application of Digital NRN ID)

Requirement for an application for a NRN ID card for Non-Resident Nepali:

1. Copy of Nepali citizenship certificate OR citizenship renouncement certificate.
2. Passport of current nationality, certificate of naturalization and their copies
3. Copy of Citizenship Certificate of father/mother/grandfather/grandmother or any other document that proves their Nepalese nationality
4. Documents showing proof of business, occupation or employment
5. Proof of address (Current address)
6. One digital copy of passport size recent photograph
7. Application Fees: Euro 470.00.
8. Processing time the same day and postal application will take up to 7 working days (Please remember to enclose a self-addressed return envelope).
9. The renewal of NRN ID card also require the same process, documents and fee.

The print-out of the online application form must be submitted to the Embassy either electronically or in person after duly signing by the applicant.