NRN Identity Card

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The Consulate General will issue NRN (Non-Residential Nepali) Identity Cards for eligible foreign nationals of Nepali origin or Nepali nationals residing abroad.

APPLY ONLINE HERE (after creating an account by signing up first)

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For Foreign Nationals of Nepali Origin (Valid for 10 Years)

Required Documents:

1. Duly filled in Online Application Form (printed and signed by the applicant)
2. Copy of U.S. Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate or U.S. Birth Certificate (if born in the U.S.)
3. Copy of U.S. Passport
4. Proof of Nepali Origin

For previous Nepali nationals

1. Copy of Nepali Citizenship Certificate/ Minor Certificate/ Birth Certificate (if previously a Nepali national)
2. Certificate of the renunciation of Nepali Citizenship (if previously a Nepali citizen)

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Information on initiating the process of renunciation of Nepali Citizenship at the Consulate General is available HERE.

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For second generation applicants

1. Copy of Nepali Citizenship of Father/Mother
2. Copy of relationship certificate establishing relation with the Nepali Father/Mother

5. Recent Passport-Size Photograph (45 mm x 35 mm, 400x300 pixels)
6. Signature of the Applicant on plain white paper

All copies of documents must be self-attested (write "True Copy" on the back with the applicant"s signature and date).

Fees: $520.00 (including $20.00 registration fee)

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Renewal of NRN ID card:

Same requirements as for a new application and a copy of the previous NRN ID card.

Renewal Fees: $500.00

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For Nepali Nationals Currently Living Abroad (Valid for 2 Years)

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Required Documents:

1. Duly filled in Online Application Form (printed and signed by the applicant)
2. Copy of Nepali Citizenship Certificate
3. Copy of Nepali Passport (Biographic data page from a valid passport)
4. Copy of valid US immigration status (Green Card or Valid US Visa)
5. Proof of Address (any official document showing the applicant"s current address)
6. Proof of occupation (Documents related to business or employment in the USA, if applicable)
7. Signature of the Applicant on plain white paper

All copies of the required documents must be self-attested (by writing “true copy” at the back, along with the applicant"s signature and date).

Fees: $70.00 (including $20.00 registration fee)

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Renewal of NRN ID card:

Same requirements as for a new application and a copy of the previous NRN ID card.

Renewal Fees: $50.00

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Please note that the Consulate General only accepts Cashier"s Check or Money Order for payment at present. Please make the Cashier"s Check or Money Order in the name of CONSULATE GENERAL OF NEPAL DALLAS.

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Application processing time: Processing time takes 3-4 business days.

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Applicants may mail/drop-off the completed NRN ID Card application along with all required documents to:

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Consulate General of Nepal

1230 River Bend Drive, Suite 220

Dallas, TX 75247

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For further information related to NRN, please refer to Non Resident Nepali Act, 2064 and Non Resident Nepali Regulations, 2066

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For specific queries, please write an email to: consular@nepalconsulatedallas.org