Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) ID
NRN ID
WHO ARE NRNS ?
“Non-resident Nepali” means a foreign citizen of Nepali origin; and this term also includes a Nepali citizen residing abroad. “Foreign citizen of Nepali 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 Nepali 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.
WHY ARE NRNS RECOGNIZED BY NEPAL?
The affairs of NRNs are governed by Non-Resident Nepali Act, 2008 and Non-Resident Nepali Rules, 2009. The Government of Nepal has recognized NRNs and sought their participation for the following reasons:
- To motivate Non-Resident Nepalis to take part in all round advancement of Nepal and enhance their deep-rooted attachment towards Nepal; and
- To encourage their investment and technology transfer in Nepal.
FACILITIES EXTENDED TO NRNS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL:
The Government of Nepal has extended, among others, the following facilities to NRNs:
- Issuance of Identity Card upon their application with necessary documents and fees;
- Right to open an account in convertible foreign currency;
- Investment can be made in convertible foreign currency;
- Repatriation of investment and profit earned out of investment;
- Right to run an industry or business;
- Purchase of land for residential purpose;
- Free visa (10 years) to Nepal so long as the NRN card remains valid.
- Right to apply for free family visa in long-term (within validity of NRN card).
NRN ID Card Application Process:
I. FOREIGN NATIONALS OF NEPALI ORIGIN
Required Documents for New, Renewal and Lost/Damage:
- A duly filled in application form.
- S. Naturalization Certificate and its copy.
- S. Passport and Copy of Valid Passport Biographic Data Page.
- Proof of Renunciation of Nepali citizenship (if applicable)
- Citizenship certificate and a copy as a proof of Nepali Origin or Copy of Citizenship Certificate of father/mother/grandfather/grandmother or any other document that proves their Nepali nationality.
- Document/proof of any profession/ business/occupation in the country of current nationality.
- Two recently taken US passport size photos
- Two recent Auto size photographs.
- Fees of US Dollars 520 Money Order in the name of “Consulate General of Nepal, New York” (US $ 500 for NRN ID and US $ 20 for registration).
- Copy of Lost NRN ID (For Lost only).
- Processing time for in-person application: same day; postal application will take 5 working days (Please remember to enclose a pre-paid self-addressed return envelope with tracking number).
II. NEPALI CITIZENS CURRENTLY LIVING ABROAD
Required Documents for New, Renewal and Lost/Damage:
- A duly filled in application form.
- Nepali Citizenship Certificate and its copy.
- Nepali Passport and Copy of Valid Passport Biographic Data Page.
- Documents related to business in the current country of residence.
- Document/proof of employment in the current country of residence.
- Revenue Fees of US Dollars 70 as Money Order for New, Renewal and Lost/Damage (US $ 50 for NRN ID and US $ 20 for registration).
- Expired or Damage NRN ID (For Renewal or New against Damage only).
- Copy of Lost NRN ID (For Lost only).
- Processing time for in-person application: same day; postal application will take 5 working days (Please remember to enclose a pre-paid self-addressed return envelope with tracking number).
Note: The NRN Card fee can be paid through Money Order made payable to ‘Consulate General of Nepal, New York’. (*Please note that personal cheques and Debit/Credit Cards are not accepted)
NRN ID CARD: REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGE, TORN OR LOST OF CARD:
- A duly filled in application form
- Expired or Damage NRN ID (For Renewal or New card against Damage only).
- Application stating reasons of lost, stolen or damage
- Photocopy of the previous card (in case of loss)
- Nepali citizenship certificate and Passport and their copies (for Nepali citizens in the US)
- Copy of previous Nepali Passport and Citizenship certificate
- Passport of current nationality, or US Naturalization certificate and their copies
- Proof of Nepali citizenship renouncement (where applicable).
- Copy of Citizenship Certificate of father/mother/grandfather/grandmother or any other document that proves their Nepalese nationality (in the absence of a copy of the Nepali citizenship certificate)
- Documents showing proof of business, occupation or employment
- Proof of address (Current address)
- Application Fees: USD 520/- (US Citizen of Nepali origin), USD 70/- (Nepali citizen in US).
- Processing time the same day for in-person visit, postal application will take 5 working days (Please remember to enclose a self-addressed return envelope).
Note: The NRN Card fee can be paid through Money Order made payable to ‘Consulate General of Nepal, New York’.
(*Please note: Cash, personal cheques, and Debit/Credit Cards are not accepted)
For more information, please contact us on +1 917-675-6783 or email: cgnnewyork@mofa.gov.np
For further information on NRN, please visit Non Resident Nepali Act, 2064 and Non Resident Nepali Regulations, 2066
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