Nepal•AsiaNon-Resident Nepali (NRN) Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Special visa for Non-Resident Nepalis of Nepali origin holding foreign citizenship. Includes NRN Card with visa-free entry privileges and investment benefits.
The Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) visa program is designed for individuals of Nepali origin who hold foreign citizenship or permanent residency abroad. NRN Card holders receive special benefits including free tourist visas on arrival, property ownership rights similar to residents, banking privileges, and preferential investment treatment.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
None or higher
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AF, BD, BT, IN, MV, PK, LK
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current passport with sufficient validity
Passport photos
Recent passport-sized photos
Proof of Nepali origin
Birth certificate or ancestry documentation
Foreign citizenship
Proof of foreign citizenship or permanent residency
Application form
Completed NRN application form
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Advantages
- Fee-free tourist visas
- Extended stay privileges
- Property ownership rights
- Investment benefits
- Banking privileges
- Multiple entries
- Cultural connection
Considerations
- Limited to Nepali origin individuals
- Must have foreign citizenship
- Verification process required
Application Process
Verify Nepali origin
Establish eligibility as person of Nepali origin or descendant
Gather documentation
Collect passport, citizenship documents, and proof of Nepali heritage
Apply for NRN Card
Submit application for Non-Resident Nepali Card
Verification process
Department verifies Nepali origin and eligibility
Receive NRN Card
NRN Card issued with visa privileges
Visa on arrival
Use NRN Card for free visa-free entry or get visa on arrival
Application Forms
NRN Card Application Form
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