Educational information only — not legal advice. Verify all details with official sources. Laws and conditions change frequently.
Travel Documents & ID
- ▸The National Identity Card (Rastriya Parichaya Patra) is Nepal's national ID — apply at your ward office.
- ▸A Nepali passport is available through the Department of Passports — requires national ID.
- ▸Birth certificates are issued by your municipality's ward office.
- ▸Citizenship certificate (Nagarikta) is a key document for many services — obtain from your District Administration Office.
- ▸U.S. citizen children retain their U.S. passports and can travel independently.
Legal Resources
- ▸District Legal Aid Committees provide free legal services to qualifying low-income individuals.
- ▸Nepal Bar Association can refer to private attorneys.
- ▸National Human Rights Commission investigates human rights violations.
- ▸UNHCR has engagement in Nepal for certain protection situations.
- ▸Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD) provides legal aid with a focus on vulnerable groups.
U.S. Embassy: Check the official U.S. Embassy website for Nepal for current hours, services, and appointment requirements. Do not travel to the embassy without a scheduled appointment. The U.S. Embassy can assist with emergency passports and limited emergency services for U.S. citizens.
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