Nepal's Department of Passports Prepares for System Switch, Warning of Potential Service Disruptions

Kathmandu. The Department of Passports is preparing to switch its currently operational system to a new one, which may lead to temporary disruptions in passport services. According to a notice issued by the department on Baisakh 28, 2082, the switch to the new system is tentatively scheduled for Jestha 2083.

The department stated that for one to three months following the system change (possibly until the end of Ashoj), the new system might not be fully stable, minor technical issues could arise, and services might not operate at full capacity.

During this period, services provided by the Department of Passports could be suspended for up to 1 week, and services provided by Nepali missions abroad could be suspended for 1 to 3 weeks.

In this context, the Nepali Embassy in Doha, Qatar, issued a special notice urging service seekers in Qatar and Iran to be aware in advance. The embassy requested service seekers who need to obtain a passport by the end of Ashoj 2083 to complete the online application (pre-enrollment) process by Baisakh 20, 2083.

The embassy appealed to all service seekers to plan accordingly and apply in time, keeping in mind the potential inconvenience due to the system change.