E-Passport in Nepal 2026: How to Apply, Fees & NRN Route
A 2026 (2083 BS) practitioner's guide to the Nepal e-passport — the polycarbonate biometric-chip travel document issued by the Department of Passports under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the statutory framework under the Passport Act 2024, eligibility for Nepali citizens with valid citizenship, the online pre-enrolment at nepalpassport.gov.np, biometric capture at DAO or designated centre, the two-tier fee schedule (NPR 5,000 regular / NPR 12,000 fast-track for 34-page; NPR 10,000 regular / NPR 20,000 fast-track for 66-page; NPR 9,500 child; NPR 17,000 lost/damaged replacement), 10-year validity for adults and 5-year for children, the processing timeline (regular vs fast-track), the NRN embassy route abroad with USD 150-to-200 fee and 6-to-8 week timeline, and the lost/damaged/renewal procedures.