On this page
- Who may need NRN Visa extension assistance?
- Documents listed by the Department
- How an NRN Visa extension request works
- Fees, extension period, and timing
- What Immigration Nepal can help with
- Discuss your NRN Visa extension
- Eligibility
- Requirements
- Documents to prepare
- Process
- Frequently asked questions
NRN Visa renewal is commonly called an NRN Visa extension in the Department of Immigration’s guidance. The Department says to contact its Non-Tourist Visa Section and lists an online application form, NRN identification, a valid passport, and copies of the passport and latest Nepalese visa. The Department handles the application and decides whether to extend the visa; Immigration Nepal provides independent preparation assistance.
Who may need NRN Visa extension assistance?
This service is for NRN card holders and NRN citizenship holders who want help preparing to request an extension of an NRN Visa in Nepal. The Department’s visa information page says NRN card and NRN citizenship holders should acquire an NRN Visa/NTN Citizen Visa to stay in Nepal. An NRN credential should not be treated as a substitute for checking the visa status recorded for the current stay. The Department states that an NRN Visa is free of charge for as long as the NRN card remains valid. Its page describes extensions up to a maximum of one year. These statements do not guarantee that every applicant will receive an extension for a year or that the same fee treatment applies to every credential and case. Confirm how the current rules apply to your visa, NRN card or citizenship, and circumstances with the Department before making stay or travel plans.
Documents listed by the Department
The Department lists the following for an NRN Visa extension. It also directs applicants to contact the Non-Tourist Visa Section, so confirm the current form, filing channel, presentation format, and whether the Department needs any additional case-specific evidence before submitting. - Online Application Form
- NRN Card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Nepalese Diplomatic Mission abroad, in original and photocopy, or NRN Citizenship
- Valid passport
- Photocopy of the passport and latest Nepalese visa If your passport or NRN credential has changed, or your latest Nepalese visa is difficult to identify, ask the Department how to document your case rather than assuming another form or document will be accepted.
How an NRN Visa extension request works
- Review your current status. Check the expiry date on your latest Nepalese visa and the validity of your passport and NRN card, where applicable. If your visa has expired or records do not match, contact the Department promptly for instructions.
- Confirm the current checklist. Contact the Department of Immigration’s Non-Tourist Visa Section to confirm the application channel, current form, document presentation requirements, and any case-specific instructions.
- Prepare the listed documents. Complete the Online Application Form specified by the Department and organize the required NRN credential, valid passport, and copies of the passport and latest Nepalese visa.
- Submit as directed. Follow the Department’s instructions for filing or presenting the request. The Department reviews the application and decides whether to extend the visa and for what period.
- Check the visa details. After a decision, check the validity and passport details on the visa before relying on it for your stay or travel.
Fees, extension period, and timing
The Department’s visa information page states that an NRN Visa is free while the NRN card remains valid and labels the extension maximum as one year. The maximum is not a promise of approval or a guaranteed extension period, and the fee statement should not be assumed to cover every NRN credential or circumstance. Confirm the fee and permitted period for your specific request directly with the Department. The official guidance does not promise a processing time for NRN Visa extensions. Avoid relying on an assumed completion date when booking travel. If your visa is close to expiry, already expired, or you need to leave Nepal soon, contact the Department about the appropriate next step.
What Immigration Nepal can help with
We can help organize the documents listed in official guidance, check that copies and application details are internally consistent, and explain the general sequence for requesting an extension. Immigration Nepal is an independent assistance and advisory service, not the Government of Nepal or a visa-issuing authority. We do not decide applications, collect government fees as an authority, or guarantee eligibility, approval, processing time, or any outcome. The Department remains responsible for current instructions and decisions.
Discuss your NRN Visa extension
When you contact us, share whether you hold an NRN card or NRN citizenship, the expiry date of your latest Nepalese visa, and whether your passport or NRN credential has changed. Contact Immigration Nepal to discuss preparation assistance and what to confirm with the Department of Immigration.
Eligibility
- For NRN card holders or NRN citizenship holders seeking an extension of an NRN Visa in Nepal; the Department of Immigration decides each application.
- The Department says an NRN Visa is free for an NRN card holder while the NRN card remains valid; confirm fee treatment for your own case.
Requirements
- Contact the Department of Immigration’s Non-Tourist Visa Section to confirm the current application process and case-specific checklist.
- Complete the Online Application Form specified by the Department and submit the NRN identification and passport documents in its required format.
- Confirm applicable charges and the permitted extension period directly with the Department before filing.
Documents to prepare
- Online Application Form.
- NRN Card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Nepalese Diplomatic Mission abroad, original and photocopy; or NRN Citizenship.
- Valid passport.
- Photocopy of the passport and latest Nepalese visa.
Process
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Review your current documents
Check the latest Nepalese visa expiry date, passport validity, and validity of your NRN card if you hold one. Contact the Department if the visa has expired or records do not match.
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Confirm the checklist with Immigration
The Department directs extension applicants to its Non-Tourist Visa Section. Confirm the current form, submission channel, document format, and any case-specific instructions there.
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Prepare and submit the request
Complete the Online Application Form and prepare the NRN identification, valid passport, and passport/latest-visa copies listed by the Department. Follow its filing instructions.
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Check the Department’s decision
The Department decides whether to extend the visa and for what period. Verify the issued visa details before relying on it for your stay or travel.
Frequently asked questions
What documents are listed for an NRN Visa extension?
The Department lists an Online Application Form; an NRN Card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a Nepalese Diplomatic Mission abroad (original and photocopy), or NRN Citizenship; a valid passport; and photocopies of the passport and latest Nepalese visa. Confirm current presentation requirements with its Non-Tourist Visa Section.
Is NRN Visa renewal free?
The Department says the NRN Visa is free of charge as long as the NRN card remains valid. Confirm the fee treatment for your credential and extension request directly with the Department before filing.
How long can an NRN Visa be extended?
The Department’s visa information page labels the extension maximum as one year. This is not a guarantee that a particular applicant will receive an extension for that period; the Department decides each application.
Where do I apply for an NRN Visa extension?
The Department says to contact its Non-Tourist Visa Section for an NRN Visa extension. Ask the section to confirm the current submission channel and any case-specific instructions.
Does an NRN card by itself let me stay in Nepal?
The Department says NRN card and NRN citizenship holders should acquire the NRN Visa/NTN Citizen Visa to stay in Nepal. Check that your current visa is valid and contact the Department about your situation before relying on the NRN credential alone.
Can Immigration Nepal guarantee approval or processing time?
No. Immigration Nepal is an independent assistance service. The Department of Immigration decides the application, and neither approval nor a processing time can be guaranteed.
General information only. Requirements depend on the facts of each case and can change, so confirm the current position before filing.