Nepal NRN Card Photo

The NRN (Non-Resident Nepali) identity card is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal or Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad. Eligibility requires either renunciation of Nepalese citizenship or proof of Nepalese origin. Approved cards have a 10-year validity period and serve as official recognition of your NRN status.

NRN card holders may reside in Nepal for a maximum period of one year. The NRN Visa, required for legal stay, is issued free of charge at airports or the Department of Immigration (DOI) for the duration of the card's validity. To maintain compliance, ensure your NRN Visa aligns with your card's validity period.

The NRN (Non-Resident Nepali) status offers key privileges to facilitate engagement with Nepal: 1. Investment Flexibility - Repatriate foreign currency investment proceeds when funds are invested in the same currency. - Tax exemptions on initial investments to incentivize contributions to Nepal's economy. 2. Property Rights - Limited land purchase/sale rights under NRNA bylaws, enabling ownership of residential/commercial properties. - Ability to inherit ancestral property and retain ownership without residency requirements. 3. Simplified Financial Access - Open convertible bank accounts in foreign/Nepali currencies for seamless transactions. This framework supports diaspora contributions while safeguarding economic and heritage ties to Nepal.