Nepalese residents in the UAE have until November 24 2015 to renew their passports. The old passports, which contain handwritten details about the bearer, are being phased out. New Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) are now mandatory for all Nepalese expatriates.
Read our guide to learn how you can do it.
Note Your employer is not permitted to hold on to your passport. If you have any trouble obtaining your passport then you should contact the UAE Ministry of Labour immediately on 800 665.
1. Print the application form
Download and print the new passport application form here. Click the PDF in the green box at the bottom of the page.
You must print two (2) copies of the application form, which you can download above. Complete all the details (which should be clearly hand-written) and attach a passport-size photograph of yourself to each form.
Make sure your signature does not go outside of the grey box.
The photographs must be colour, with a white background.
2. Documents you will need
| Documents required |
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| Completed application form (two copies), complete with photographs |
| Current original passport |
| Current original Emirates ID card |
| Photocopy of current passport |
| Photocopy of visa page in passport |
| Photocopy of both sides of Emirates ID card |
| Photocopy of your Nepalese Citizenship Certificate |
| Fee of Dh320 |
| Documents required for lost or damaged passport |
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| Completed application form (two copies) |
| Police report |
| Current original Emirates ID card |
| A letter to the Nepal Embassy from your employer |
| Fee of Dh640 |
| Any photocopies you have of your lost passport |
| Documents requried for babies born in the UAE |
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| Completed application form (two copies) |
| Original attested birth certificate as issued by Health Authority |
| Original passports for both parents |
| Photocopies of both parent's passports |
| Original visas for both parents |
| Photocopies of both parent's visas |
| Original copy of attested marriage certificate |
| Photocopy of marriage certificate |
| Photocopies of parent's Nepalese Citizenship Certificates |
| Fee of Dh320 per child |
3. Visit the Nepal Embassy
You must visit the Nepal Embassy in Abu Dhabi, and take with you the documents listed above.
See the map below for the embassy location. Those traveling from Dubai can get a bus from Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Bus Station for Dh25. The Bus Station is a 15 minute walk from the embassy.
4. Delivery time
New passports can take up to three (3) months to be processed and delivered. The Nepal Embassy send batches of applications back to Nepal every two weeks.
You will recieve a message from the Nepal Embassy when your new MRP passport is ready. You must take your old passport with you to collect it.
Emergency travel
If, while you are waiting for your new passport, you need to travel for an emergency, you will need to apply for an emergency travel document at the Nepal Embassy. This document costs Dh150.
You can read Gulf News’ interview with the Nepal Embassy envoy here.
Nepal Embassy in Abu Dhabi contact details
Location Al Karamah Street, Abu Dhabi Embassy timings 9.30am to 1.30pm Sunday to Thursday Phone 02 634 4767 Email nepemuae@eim.ae Website Nepal Embassy
