Alright, let me tell you, getting a Nepali passport online? It’s a bit of a rollercoaster. I remember needing one not too long ago, so I thought I’d share my experience. This might save you some headaches.
First off, I went to this website, because it says it’s for e-passports. It looked official enough, so I started filling out the forms there. They ask for loads of details. And honestly, it’s a bit overwhelming. You can pick a date for an appointment when you’re filling it out, which I thought was pretty neat.
Here’s what I did:
- Started the application: I jumped onto the website and began filling out the forms. It’s pretty long, so make sure you have all your info ready. Your citizenship details, any old ID cards, everything.
- Picked an appointment date: They let you choose when to go in. I picked a date a few weeks out, figuring I’d need time to get everything together.
- Showed up at the Consulate: On the appointment day, I went to the Consulate General. You gotta go in person, no way around it.
- Waited for processing: They say it takes 2 to 3 working days usually. But, and this is a big but, if your details don’t match up or your photo isn’t right, it can take longer.
Now, about the waiting. They say it’s usually just a couple of days. But for me? It took longer. Turns out, my old passport details were a bit off, and they needed to verify some things. It was a bit of a hassle, to be honest. I had to provide some extra documents to prove who I was. All that stuff.

And the photo? Make sure it’s perfect. They’re super strict about it. I had to retake mine because the first one didn’t meet their standards. Apparently, there are these international rules for passport photos. It has to be a specific size, good lighting, all that jazz.
Then there’s the payment. Oh boy, don’t even get me started on the payment. I thought I could just pay online, easy peasy. Nope. There’s some revenue payment you gotta make, and it’s not straightforward at all. I had to go through a separate process for that. It involved more forms, and a trip to a specific office. Who knew paying could be such a chore?
So, in a nutshell: it wasn’t a walk in the park. I eventually got my passport, but it took a lot longer than I expected. If you’re planning to get one, be prepared for a bit of a journey. Make sure all your documents are in order, your photo is spot on, and you’re ready to navigate some confusing payment steps. And patience, you’ll definitely need a lot of patience!
I hope this helps someone out there. Good luck, and may your passport application process be smoother than mine!