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NRN Citizenship
NRN Citizenship means Non-Resident Nepali Citizenship — a special type of citizenship introduced by the Nepal Citizenship (First Amendment) Act, 2023 (2080 B.S.).
It is designed for people of Nepali origin who have taken foreign citizenship, except those from SAARC countries.
So, if you were born Nepali or your parents or grandparents were Nepali citizens, but you have foreign citizenship now — you may be eligible for NRN Citizenship.
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2. What NRN Citizenship Allows You to Do
Holders of NRN Citizenship can:
Live, work, and do business in Nepal
Own property (land, house, etc.) like Nepali citizens (except agricultural land limits may apply)
Open bank accounts, invest, and transfer money legally
Get NRN Visa (Gratis) easily
Participate in cultural and social activities freely
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3. What NRN Citizenship Does Not Allow
However, it is not full citizenship — it’s a partial or honorary citizenship.
NRN citizens cannot:
Vote in elections
Run for public office (like MP or Mayor)
Work in government jobs
Hold positions that require “Nepali citizenship by descent”
It’s mainly for economic, cultural, and emotional connection — not political rights.
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4. Who Can Apply
You can apply if you meet these conditions:
1.You were previously a Nepali citizen, or
2.Your parents or grandparents were Nepali citizens by birth, descent, or naturalization, and
3.You have foreign citizenship (but not from a SAARC country — like India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, etc.).
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5. Issued By
•Ministry of Home Affairs (Nepal)
•Department of Immigration or Nepalese Embassy abroad
You get an official NRN Citizenship Certificate, which is separate from your foreign passport.
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In Short:
NRN Citizenship = A legal identity for people of Nepali origin living abroad, giving them property, business, and residence rights in Nepal — but not political rights.
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Feature | NRN ID | NRN Citizenship |
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Type | Identification | Legal Citizenship (limited rights) |
Eligible | Nepalis living abroad (still Nepali citizens) | Foreign citizens of Nepali origin |
Passport | Keep Nepali passport | Keep foreign passport |
Property rights | Yes | Yes |
Political rights | No | No |
Duration | 2 years (renewable) | Lifetime |
Purpose | Identification & investment | Dual identity (economic only) |
(Note: 1 ropani = 16 aana = about 5476 sq. ft.)
They Cannot:
Own or buy agricultural land.
Lease or buy land in someone else’s name (it must be registered under their own NRN citizenship).
Claim ancestral property unless it was legally transferred before they became foreign citizens.
Example:
If you have NRN Citizenship (for example, you’re a U.S. citizen of Nepali origin),
you can:
Buy a house or apartment in Kathmandu or outside.
Sell it later to another Nepali or NRN legally.
Transfer money through official banking channels.
Feature | NRN ID Holder | NRN Citizenship Holder |
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Who they are | Nepali citizen living abroad (still holds Nepali passport) | Foreign citizen of Nepali origin (has foreign passport) |
Legal Status in Nepal | Full Nepali citizen | “Non-Resident Nepali Citizenship without political rights” |
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Ownership limit | No special limit (normal citizen rights) | Limited — e.g., max 2 ropani in Kathmandu or 8 ropani outside for residential use |
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Can register property in their name? |
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Using the NRN Citizenship Card for Immigration (Arrival & Departure in Nepal)
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1. NRN Citizenship Card itself is not a travel document.
It is not a passport or visa.
You cannot use it alone to enter or leave Nepal.
You still need to show your foreign passport at immigration.
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When Arriving in Nepal
If you are an NRN Citizenship holder (for example, a U.S. citizen of Nepali origin):
You enter Nepal using your foreign passport.
At immigration, you can show your NRN Citizenship card to get NRN facilities, such as:
Gratis (free) NRN visa on arrival.
Multiple-entry privileges (no extra visa cost).
The immigration officer will stamp your foreign passport, not your NRN card.
✅ In short:
Foreign passport + NRN Citizenship card = Easy entry (no visa fee)
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When Departing from Nepal
You again depart using your foreign passport.
You can show your NRN Citizenship card at the immigration counter for identification, but it’s not used for travel stamping.
✅ In short:
Foreign passport = required for exit and entry
NRN Citizenship card = for identity and visa-free benefit only
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Summary
Purpose | Can NRN Citizenship Card be used? | What You Actually Need |
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Entry into Nepal | ⚠️ Only as ID (not main document) | Foreign passport + NRN Citizenship card |
Departure from Nepal | ⚠️ Only as ID (not main document) | Foreign passport |
Visa exemption | ✅ Yes (with NRN Citizenship card) | Foreign passport (visa stamped free) |
Domestic travel in Nepal | ✅ Yes | NRN card or any ID accepted |
International travel | ❌ No | Foreign passport only |
Selling property
Here’s a clear explanation of which offices are involved and how it works, especially for NRN sellers 👇
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Government Offices Involved When Selling Property in Nepal
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Land Revenue Office (Malpot Karyalaya – मालपोत कार्यालय)
🟩 This is the main office where the sale is finalized.
The Land Revenue Office (LRO) is responsible for:
Transferring ownership of land and house.
Collecting government taxes and registration fees.
Recording the buyer’s name in the official land record (Lalpurja).
After you and the buyer sign the sale deed (Buy/Sell Agreement or Rajinama), the LRO issues the new land ownership certificate in the buyer’s name.
✅ So this is the office where the property is officially “sold.”
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Land Survey Office (Napi Karyalaya – नापी कार्यालय)
Handles measurement, boundary verification, and mapping before sale.
If your land needs boundary confirmation or partition, the Napi Office does it first.
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Municipality or Rural Municipality Office (Nagarpalika / Gaunpalika)
Required for:
House tax clearance (ghar kar, malpot receipt).
Property valuation certificates.
No-objection letter (if needed for foreign or NRN buyers).
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Department of Immigration (for NRNs or foreigners)
If you are an NRN Citizenship holder or foreign buyer/seller,
you may need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Home Affairs or Department of Immigration to verify your legal status for the property transaction.
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Step-by-Step Example for Selling Property as an NRN
Prepare your documents:
Original Lalpurja (land ownership certificate)
Citizenship (or NRN Citizenship card)
Land tax clearance and house tax clearance
Photo and PAN number (for tax purpose)
Go to the Land Survey Office (Napi)
Get the land measured and verified.
Go to the Land Revenue Office (Malpot)
Sign the sale deed (Rajinama).
Pay capital gains tax (if applicable) and registration fees.
Buyer’s name is recorded, and the new Lalpurja is issued.
Municipality Office
Update property records and get new house/land tax under buyer’s name.
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If You Are an NRN Seller
You can sell property through a legal representative in Nepal using a Power of Attorney (PoA), notarized and approved by the Nepali Embassy abroad.
The sale must still be registered at the Land Revenue Office to be valid.