Embassy of India

Timing for consular services

0930 hrs to 1230 hrs

Travel Advisory/Alert

Indian tourist visiting Nepal are hereby advised not to accept assistance from strangers who may offer them to provide good food and hotel accommodation at reasonable price.

I. Registration of Indian Nationals

Embassy issues Registration Certificates, with a maximum validity period of 5 years, to Indian nationals ordinarily resident in Nepal.

Document checklist

Two recent passport size photographs.
Passport or Voter ID card of applicant (original to be produced and one photocopy to be submitted). In case of minors, copy of birth certificate issued by a competent authority in India or an Indian Mission abroad (birth certificate of hospital is not accepted) and passport or Voter ID card of Indian parent(s).

Proof of Occupation and Residence in Nepal:

Valid proof of local accommodation as per follows:

If staying in a privately rented accommodation:

Self-attested certificate from landlord certifying that the Indian national has been living in his/her house.
A self-attested copy of the landlord’s valid identity proof (Nepali citizenship card, Nepali passport or Nepali National ID card),
Latest electricity/water bill bearing the landlord’s name for the premises.
Mobile number and current address of the landlord

If staying in accommodation provided by an organization: An official letter on the organization’s letterhead clearly stating the accommodation address and period of stay. The letter must also include the organization’s PAN or registration number. Copy of organization’s PAN or registration should also be submitted.

Valid proof of Occupation:

Employee: Certificate in company letterhead stating that the individual has been working in the firm. The letter should also mention the period of employment.
Student: Student Identity Card/Bona-fide letter issued by head of institution.
Self employed: Proof of self-employment (Firm registration, Ward Registration certificate, Partnership Agreement (if applicable), ITR and PAN).

Registration Fee: No fees for initial registration. NRs.3290/- for renewal of registration.

II. Re-issue of Registration Certificate (in case of loss/damage to Registration Certificate)

Document checklist

Two recent passport size photographs.
Photocopy of previous registration
Passport or Voter ID Card of applicant (original to be produced and one photocopy to be submitted). In case of minors, copy of birth certificate issued by a competent authority in India or an Indian Mission abroad (birth certificate of hospital is not accepted) and passport or Voter ID card of Indian parent(s).
Proof of Occupation and Residence in Nepal.

Valid proof of local accommodation as per follows:

If staying in a privately rented accommodation:

Self-attested certificate from landlord certifying that the Indian national has been living in his/her house.
A self-attested copy of the landlord’s valid identity proof (Nepali citizenship card, Nepali passport or Nepali National ID card),
Latest electricity/water bill bearing the landlord’s name for the premises.
Mobile number and current address of the landlord

Valid proof of Occupation:

Employee: Certificate in company letterhead stating that the individual has been working in the firm. The letter should also mention the period of employment.
Student: Student Identity Card/Bona-fide letter issued by head of institution.
Self employed: Proof of self-employment (Firm registration, Ward Registration certificate, Partnership Agreement (if applicable), ITR and PAN).
Copy of FIR lodged at the local police station.

Duplicate Registration Fee: NRs. 3290/-

III. Birth Registration

Embassy issues birth certificates to children, who are born in Nepal, and have at least one Indian national parent, who must possess a valid Indian passport. In case both parents are Indian citizens, both parents must possess a valid Indian passport.

Applicants are required to fill online form through https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/initial?formcode=09 under section 4 (1) (acquisition of Indian citizenship by descent). Applicants must upload all necessary documents (Birth certificate issued by hospital & by ward office, Passport copy of parent, Marriage certificate of parents, etc.) while filling the online application. Applicants must bring physical copy of the form to the Embassy. Both parents should come along with the child while submitting the application form.

Document checklist

Physical copy of the online application form, along with copies of all documents uploaded while filling the form
Passports of both parents (originals to be produced and one photocopy to be submitted). At least one parent should be a Indian citizen
Marriage certificate issued by competent authority in India or Indian Missions abroad (original to be produced and one photocopy to be submitted)
Hospital birth certificate (original to be produced and one photocopy to be submitted)
Letter from local ward office in Nepal (original to be produced and one photocopy to be submitted)
02 photographs of the child (same as uploaded in the online form)
Mobile number on which the applicant can be contacted.

Both the parents are required to be present at the Embassy to sign Form-I before the Consular Officer.

Birth Registration fee: NRs. 3290/-

IV. Death Registration

Embassy issues death certificates, on gratis basis, to Indian nationals deceased in Nepal.

Document checklist

Identity proof of deceased being an Indian national- Valid passport or Voter ID card (Aadhaar card can be accepted under exceptional circumstances) (original to be produced and one photocopy to be submitted)
Death Certificate issued by Hospital (original to be produced and one photocopy to be submitted)
Cremation or burial documents (original to be produced and one photocopy to be submitted)
Identity proof of claimant: Valid passport or Voter ID card (Aadhaar card can be accepted under exceptional circumstances) (original to be produced and one photocopy to be submitted)
In case of unnatural death, police NOC is required along with post mortem report
Mobile number of the claimant where he/she can be contacted.
Duly filled in Form-C (Link)

Death Registration Fee: Nil

V. Issuance of Documents Related to Transportation of Mortal Remains of Indian Citizens

Offline Proforma of Transportation of Mortal Remains Certificate available at the Embassy counter to be filled & signed by the claimant.
Death Certificate issued by Hospital (original to be produced and one photocopy to be submitted)
In case of unnatural death, police NOC is required along with post mortem report
Voter ID card or passport of the deceased (Aadhaar card can be accepted under exceptional circumstances)
Claimant’s Voter ID card or passport (Aadhaar card can be accepted under exceptional circumstances)
Details of ambulance in which mortal remains will be transferred – including vehicle number, driver name & license copy.
Details of land border via which mortal remains will be transferred.
In case of air transportation, copy of embalming certificate.
Mobile number on which claimant can be contacted

Fees – NIL

VI. Marriage Registration

Embassy issues marriage certificates to Indian nationals who solemnize their marriage in Nepal. Marriage certificate is issued only after physical interview of the bride and groom. Physical presence of two witnesses at the time of interview is required.

Document checklist

Offline Proforma of Marriage Registration available at the Embassy counter to be filled & signed by the applicants
Identification document of bride, groom and two witnesses (original to be presented and one photocopy to be submitted):
For Indian citizen: Valid Passport or Voter ID card
For Nepali citizen: Nepal Citizenship Card, Valid Passport or National ID card
Publication of marriage in national daily newspaper in format provided by the Embassy - one in India and one in Nepal national daily. The publication should be one month old but not older than six months.
Invitation card in original reflecting Names, Date and Place of marriage
Group photos with marriage ritual and faces clearly showing
Two witnesses- one Indian and one Nepali who are not immediate family members and who have attended the marriage.
Three photos each of the couple with white background and two photos each of both witnesses

Marriage Registration Fee: NRs 7760/-

Format of notice to be published in national dailies:

I, Name of husband [ ID No. of Husband ] S/o Name of Husband’s Father and Name of Husband’s Mother , R/o Address in India /

; AND [], D/o and Name of Wife’s Mother, R/o

have got married at on as per Indian traditions. Since, then we have been living as Husband and Wife. We have published this notice for Registration of our Marriage at Embassy of India, Kathmandu. If anyone has any objection to the marriage, he / she can contact +977-9851107021 and Embassy of India, Kathmandu on cons.kathmandu@mea.gov.in.

VII. Life Certificate

Document checklist

Applicant needs to bring duly filled in life certificate from bank in duplicate
Copy of Pension Payment Order (PPO) from the parent department, mentioning family members,
Copy of bank passbook where pension is being received.
Identification document of the applicant (original to be presented and one photocopy to be submitted):
For Indian citizen: Valid Passport or Voter ID card
For Nepali citizen: Nepal Citizenship Card, Valid Passport or National ID card
02 passport size photographs of the applicant
Mobile number on which the applicant can be contacted.

Fees: NIL

VIII. Relationship Certificate

Applicant must be an Indian citizen.

Document checklist

Written application by applicant mentioning the reason why certificate is required along with details of family members with whom the relationship certificate is required
Identification document of the applicant and family members with whom the relationship certificate is required (original to be presented and one photocopy to be submitted)
For Indian citizen: Valid Passport or Voter ID card. In case of minors, copy of birth certificate issued by a competent authority in India or an Indian Mission abroad (birth certificate of hospital is not accepted) and passport or Voter ID card of Indian parent(s).
For Nepali citizen: Nepal Citizenship Card, Valid Passport or National ID card
2 passport size photographs each of applicant and family members
Documents/ IDs presented should be able to establish relationship between the applicant and family members.
Mobile number on which the applicant can be contacted.

Fees – NPR 3290/-

IX. Citizenship Renunciation

Indian citizens applying for renunciation of citizenship must possess a valid Indian passport. Applicants must fill the online form for renunciation of citizenship at indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in and bring a physical copy of the form along with all enclosures to the Embassy.

Document checklist

Duly filled application form
Valid proof of local accommodation as per follows:

If staying in a privately rented accommodation: A self-attested copy of the landlord’s valid identity proof, along with the latest electricity bill bearing the landlord’s name for the premises.
If staying in accommodation provided by an organization: An official letter on the organization’s letterhead clearly stating the accommodation address and period of stay. The letter must also include the organization’s PAN or registration number. Copy of organization’s PAN or registration should also be submitted.

One Indian national witness with valid passport should accompany the applicant while submitting the application. Witness should not be an immediate family member.
Two passport size photographs of the applicant
Mobile number on which the applicant can be contacted.

Fees: NPR 16830/-

X. MCI Letter

Embassy issues MCI letter to Indian citizens who have completed their medical studies from Nepal.

Document checklist

Written request application mentioning all details of the medical course passed by the applicant and the Indian state for which the letter is required.
Valid passport or Voter ID card (original to be produced and one photocopy to be submitted)
Duly attested copies of mark sheet, provisional/final degree and internship certificate. Attestation must be done by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal and Indian Embassy, Kathmandu
A “To whom so ever it may concern” letter by the principal mentioning all relevant details: name, ID, course, admission details, and internship completion.
One passport size photograph
Mobile number on which the applicant can be contacted.

Fees: NPR 3290/-

XI. Emergency Travel ID to Travel by Air from Nepal to India

Embassy issues Emergency Travel ID to Indian citizens for one way travel back to India by air. The Emergency Travel ID is valid for one week.

Two recent passport size photographs.
Copy of flight ticket
Identity document:

For adults: Copy of passport or Voter ID card
For minors: Copy of birth certificate issued by a competent authority in India or an Indian Mission abroad (birth certificate of hospital is not accepted) and passport or Voter ID card of Indian parent(s).

Fee for issuance of Travel ID - NRs. 7950/-

Note: Aadhaar/Pan Card are not valid for travel between India And Nepal by air

XII. NOC for Registration of Vehicle in Nepal by Indian Nationals

Two recent passport size photographs.
Copy of Embassy Registration.
Receipt & Invoice / Proof of purchase of vehicle. In case of used vehicle, a letter from seller, his identity and copy of blue book.

Fee for NOC: NRs. 3290/-

XIII. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Indian Nationals for Their Stay in Nepal

Duly filled application form available at the Embassy.
Two recent passport size photographs
Passport of applicant (original to be presented and one photocopy to be submitted)
Copy of Indian Embassy Registration Certificate/Proof of Stay in Nepal.
Photocopies of relevant Certificates / testimonials supporting period (dates) of stay / study in Nepal.

Fee for issuance of PCC - NRs.6420/-

XIV. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Indian Nationals for Their Stay in India

Applicants must fill the online form available at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ and bring the physical copy to the Embassy.

Document Checklist

Physical application form
Passport (original to be presented and one photocopy to be submitted)
Registration Certificate issued by the Embassy (original to be presented and one photocopy to be submitted)
Two passport size photographs with white background

Fees: NRs 6420/-

XV. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Nepali Nationals for Their Stay in India

Duly filled application form (application form PDF)
Two recent passport size photographs.
Copies of relevant certificates / testimonials supporting period (dates) of stay / study in India.
Passport & National Citizenship Certificate of the applicant (original to be presented and one photocopy to be submitted)
Copy of Nepali passport duly attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal.

Fee for PCC: NRs.6420/-

XVI ATTESTATION SERVICES

(i) Attestation of Documents Issued by an Indian Authority or Executed before an Indian Authority

If the document to be attested is issued by an Indian authority or executed before an Indian authority, then the said document should first be attested by the CPV Division, Patiala House, New Delhi.

Document Checklist

Original document(s) for attestation and one set of photocopy for submission at the Embassy
Identification document of applicant (original to be presented and one photocopy to be submitted):

For Indian citizen: Valid Passport or Voter ID card
For Nepali citizen: Nepal Citizenship Card, Valid Passport or National ID card

One passport size photograph
Mobile number on which the applicant can be contacted.

Fees

Educational Documents – NPR 1800/- per page to be attested

Other certificates/ documents – NPR 3290/- per page to be attested

(ii) Attestation of Documents Issued by a Nepali Authority or Executed before a Nepali Authority

If the document to be attested is issued by a Nepali Authority or executed before a Nepali Authority, then the said document should first be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal.

Document Checklist

Original document(s) for attestation and one set of photocopy for submission at the Embassy
Identification document of applicant (original to be presented and one photocopy to be submitted):

For Indian citizen: Valid Passport or Voter ID card
For Nepali citizen: Nepal Citizenship Card, Valid Passport or National ID card

One passport size photograph
Mobile number on which the applicant can be contacted.

Fees

Educational Documents – NPR 1800/- per page to be attested

Other certificates/ documents – NPR 3290/- per page to be attested

(iii) Attestation of Documents Issued by a Nepali Educational Institute following Indian Board

Document Checklist

Original document(s) for attestation and one set of photocopy for submission at the Embassy
Identification document of applicant (original to be presented and one photocopy to be submitted):

For Indian citizen: Valid Passport or Voter ID card
For Nepali citizen: Nepal Citizenship Card, Valid Passport or National ID card

Bona fide student letter issued by Principal of school/ educational institute with official stamp
One passport size photograph
Mobile number on which the applicant can be contacted.

Fees

Educational Documents – NPR 1800/- per page to be attested

Other certificates/ documents – NPR 3290/- per page to be attested

(iv) Attestation Of Singlehood/ Bachelorhood Affidavit

Applicant must be an Indian citizen with valid Indian Passport or Voter ID card. The affidavit has to be made from SDM or magistrate office of applicant’s state in India. The affidavit has to be first attested by CPV division, Patiala House, New Delhi.

Document Checklist

Original affidavit for attestation and one set of photocopy for submission at the Embassy
Identification document of Indian applicant: Valid Passport or Voter ID card (original to be presented and one photocopy to be submitted)
One passport size photograph

Fees: 3290/- per page to be attested

Note: Singlehood/Bachelorhood affidavit presented to the Embassy for attestation should not be more than 2 months old

EXECUTION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY (PoA) OR SWORN AFFIDAVIT

(v) Power Of Attorney (PoA) (To be executed before the Consular Officer of Embassy of India, Kathmandu)

Text of PoA should be written on a plain piece of paper/ stamp paper (as per requirement of the authority to which the PoA is to be submitted).
The text should clearly indicate the names, addresses, photographs and signatures of the person providing the PoA (applicant), person(s) to whom PoA is being provided, and two witnesses.
Applicant should bring a duplicate copy of the PoA that will be kept by the Consular Officer
Applicant and witnesses should be present and sign the PoA and the duplicate copy in presence of Consular Officer. Physical presence of the person(s) to whom PoA is being transferred may be exempted if the person(s) is residing in India
Identification document of applicant, person(s) to whom PoA is being transferred and the two witnesses (original to be produced in presence of the Consular Officer and one copy to be submitted):

For Indian citizen: Valid Passport or Voter ID card
For Nepali citizen: Nepal Citizenship Card, Valid Passport or National ID card

Production of original identification document of person(s) to whom PoA is being transferred may be exempted if the person(s) is residing in India
02 passport size photographs each of the person providing PoA, person(s) to whom PoA is being provided and the two witnesses.
In cases where a Nepali national is transferring PoA, then one of the witnesses must be a Nepali national.
Consular Officer may ask for additional documents to ascertain the identity and residence of the applicant. Consular officer may check that the text of the PoA is in proper format.

Fees: NPR 3290/- per page to be attested

Note: Power to sell cannot be transferred.

(vi) Sworn Affidavit (To be executed before the Consular Officer of Embassy of India, Kathmandu)

Text of affidavit should be written on a plain piece of paper/stamp paper (as per requirement of the authority to which the sworn affidavit is to be submitted).
The text should clearly indicate the name, address, photograph and signature of the applicant/deponent.
Applicant/deponent should bring a duplicate copy of the sworn affidavit that will be kept by the Consular Officer
Applicant/deponent should be present and sign the sworn affidavit and the duplicate copy in presence of Consular Officer.
Identification document of applicant/deponent (original to be produced in presence of the Consular Officer and one copy to be submitted):

For Indian citizen: Valid Passport or Voter ID card
For Nepali citizen: Nepal Citizenship Card, Valid Passport or National ID card

02 passport size photographs of the applicant/deponent
Consular Officer may ask for additional documents to ascertain the identity and residence of the applicant/deponent. Consular officer may check that the text of the affidavit is in proper format.

Fees: NPR 3290/- per page to be attested

SPECIAL ADVISORY

1.INDIAN CITIZENS TRAVELLING BETWEEN INDIA AND NEPAL ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY EITHER VALID INDIAN PASSPORT OR IDENTITY CARD ISSUED BY ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA.
AADHAAR / PAN CARD ARE NOT VALID FOR TRAVEL BETWEEN INDIA AND NEPAL

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