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Ministry of Home Affairs

District Administration Office, Bardiya

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Ministry of Home Affairs

District Administration Office, Bardiya

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Additional Informations

? Citizenship by Descent in Nepal

(1) If Father or Mother is a Nepali Citizen

A person who has completed 16 years of age and whose father or mother is a Nepali citizen can apply for citizenship by descent with the following documents:

  • Application form (as per Schedule-1)
  • Citizenship certificate of father or mother, or of relatives within three generations
  • Birth certificate or recommendation from the local level confirming birthplace and relationship
  • Relationship verification certificate (if using relatives’ citizenship within three generations)
  • Academic certificate (if available)

If documents are not available:

  • Local inquiry report (Sargamin) conducted in presence of local representatives (as per Schedule-3)
  • Identification (Sanakhat) by at least two local citizens and one local official (as per Schedule-4)

Note: Authorities may conduct further investigation if identification seems suspicious.


? (2) Person with Unknown Parents (Found within Nepal)

A person aged 16 years or above who does not know their parents can apply with:

  • Application form (Schedule-1)
  • Recommendation from an orphanage/childcare institution (if raised there)
  • Recommendation from local government
  • Identification by legal guardian (if applicable)
  • Academic certificate (if available)

? (3) Children of Parents Who Obtained Citizenship by Birth (Before 2072/2015)

If both parents are Nepali citizens:

  • Application form
  • Birth certificate
  • Citizenship certificates of both parents
  • Recommendation from local authority confirming relationship and birthplace
  • Academic certificate (if available)

? (4) Person Born to Nepali Mother (Father Unknown)

For a person aged 16+:

  • Application form
  • Birth certificate
  • Mother’s citizenship certificate
  • Recommendation from local authority
  • Proof that father is unidentified (including self-declaration)

If the mother is deceased or mentally unfit, additional documents like death certificate or medical proof are required.


? (5) Citizenship by Descent under Special Provision (Section 3(6))

Required documents:

  • Birth certificate
  • Mother’s citizenship or proof of Nepali nationality
  • Father’s citizenship certificate
  • Recommendation from local authority

? Citizenship by Marriage (Naturalized Citizenship)

A foreign woman married to a Nepali citizen can apply with:

  • Application form (Schedule-7)
  • Proof of marriage (local authority recommendation)
  • Valid visa (if required)
  • Proof of process of renouncing foreign citizenship

? Naturalized Citizenship (Other Cases)

Includes:

  • Children born to Nepali mother married to a foreigner
  • Persons born abroad but residing in Nepal
  • Persons whose father is later confirmed as foreign

Required documents:

  • Mother’s citizenship certificate
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of permanent residence in Nepal
  • Self-declaration of not holding foreign citizenship

? Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) Citizenship

For persons who:

  • Previously held Nepali citizenship (self or parents/grandparents)
  • Now hold foreign citizenship (except SAARC countries)

Required:

  • Proof of previous Nepali citizenship
  • Foreign citizenship certificate
  • Proof of residence abroad
  • Commitment to follow Nepal’s laws

? Minor Identity Card (Below 16 Years)

Required documents:

  • Birth certificate
  • Citizenship of father or mother
  • Recommendation from local authority

? Key Points

  • Citizenship is issued only after 16 years of age
  • Applications are submitted to the Chief District Officer (CDO)
  • If documents are missing, local verification and witness identification are used


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