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NRN Visa Application Assistance helps NRN card holders and NRN citizenship holders understand the Nepal visa route that applies to their situation, prepare extension documents, and check official instructions. The Department of Immigration decides whether to issue or extend a visa and for what period.
NRN card, arrival visa, and extension
The Department of Immigration says NRN card holders receive a gratis Tourist Visa on arrival. The Department sets the permitted stay, and states that the NRN Visa is free while the NRN card remains valid. The card is not itself a visa: NRN card and NRN citizenship holders must acquire the applicable NRN Visa or NTN Citizen Visa to stay in Nepal. For an NRN Visa extension, the Department directs applicants to its Non-Tourist Visa Section and publishes a maximum extension of up to one year. That is a ceiling, not a promised stay period. NRN citizenship is listed among the documents accepted for an extension; its holder should confirm the correct entry or visa process with the Department before travel or filing.
Documents listed for an extension
The Department’s published list for an NRN Visa extension is: - Online Application Form
- NRN Card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Nepali diplomatic mission abroad, original and photocopy, or NRN Citizenship
- Valid passport
- Photocopy of the passport and latest Nepalese visa These are extension documents. Confirm the current instructions for arrival with an NRN card and for any case-specific requirements directly with the Department. Keep originals available when presenting an NRN card for an extension.
How we can assist
- Clarify the route. We help you distinguish preparation for arrival with an NRN card from a request to extend an NRN Visa, and identify questions for immigration.
- Organize the extension file. We can help check the listed documents and compare application details with your passport and NRN credential.
- Prepare for the official step. We explain the published instructions and help you prepare to submit through the official channel or follow the Department’s directions.
- Follow the decision. You remain responsible for accurate information and for responding to the authority. Only the Department of Immigration can issue or extend the visa.
Fees, timing, and limits
The Department states that an NRN Visa is free while the NRN card remains valid. This describes the government visa charge, not any private assistance service charge. Immigration Nepal is an independent assistance and advisory service, not a government office, visa-issuing authority, or authority to collect government fees. Ask us whether a service fee applies before engaging us. Neither eligibility, approval, a particular stay period, processing time, nor any other outcome is guaranteed. Official instructions may change, so confirm them with the Department of Immigration before travel or submission. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also advises applicants that they can apply without an adviser and remain responsible for truthful, genuine documents.
Request NRN Visa assistance
If you need help understanding the process or organizing an extension application, contact Immigration Nepal to discuss what preparation support is available and whether a service fee applies.
Application review and next steps
The applicable instructions depend on whether you are traveling with an NRN card, hold NRN citizenship, or are asking for an extension. These situations are not interchangeable, and the official sources describe specific documents for extensions but less detail for every arrival circumstance. We can help you identify questions to ask and check that information you plan to submit is consistent across your passport and NRN records. We do not determine which status or benefit applies. Confirm the route, eligibility, permitted stay, and documents directly with the Department of Immigration before making travel plans.
Eligibility
- NRN card holders issued a card by Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Nepali diplomatic mission may qualify for the applicable NRN Visa process.
- Holders of NRN citizenship may qualify for the applicable NRN Visa process.
- The Department of Immigration determines eligibility, visa issuance, and authorized stay in each case.
Requirements
- An NRN Visa extension requires an online application according to the Department of Immigration.
- Applicants should confirm current instructions with the responsible immigration office before applying.
- All information and supporting documents submitted to the authority must be accurate and genuine.
Documents to prepare
- Valid passport.
- NRN card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Nepali diplomatic mission, or NRN citizenship; extension applicants should prepare the original and a photocopy of the card.
- Photocopy of the passport and latest Nepalese visa for an NRN Visa extension.
- Completed online application form for an NRN Visa extension.
Process
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Confirm the appropriate process
Identify whether you are preparing for arrival with an NRN card or applying to extend an NRN Visa. Confirm details with the Department of Immigration where needed.
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Prepare the listed documents
For an extension, organize the online application, valid passport, NRN card or NRN citizenship, and copies of the passport and latest Nepalese visa as applicable.
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Submit to immigration
Use the official application channel and follow the Department of Immigration’s instructions. The authority reviews the application and makes the decision.
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Confirm the outcome and any next action
Review the visa details issued by the Department and ask it about any discrepancy, permitted stay, or further application requirement.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for an NRN Visa?
The Department of Immigration identifies NRN card holders and NRN citizenship holders for the NRN Visa process. For an NRN card, the published information specifies issuance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Nepali diplomatic mission. The Department determines the outcome and authorized stay.
Is the NRN Visa free?
The Department of Immigration states that an NRN Visa is free of charge as long as the NRN card remains valid. Immigration Nepal is a private advisory service and does not collect government visa fees; a separate assistance fee may apply.
What documents are listed for an NRN Visa extension?
The Department lists an online application, NRN card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Nepali diplomatic mission (original and photocopy) or NRN citizenship, a valid passport, and a photocopy of the passport and latest Nepalese visa. Check the current official instructions before applying.
How long can an NRN Visa extension be?
The Department publishes an extension limit of up to one year. This is a maximum, not a guaranteed duration; the Department of Immigration decides the visa period in an individual case.
Does an NRN card let me stay in Nepal without a visa?
No. The Department says NRN card and NRN citizenship holders must acquire the applicable NRN Visa before staying in Nepal. Confirm the current entry or extension process with immigration.
Can Immigration Nepal issue or approve my visa?
No. Immigration Nepal provides independent application assistance only. The Department of Immigration is the authority that decides whether to issue or extend an NRN Visa.
General information only. Requirements depend on the facts of each case and can change, so confirm the current position before filing.