Documents

 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.

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? (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)

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? (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)

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? (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.

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? (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

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? 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

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? 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

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? 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

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? Minor Identity Card (Below 16 Years)

Required documents:

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

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? 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

Procedures

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