DIY Guide
How to Renew Your Passport on the Government Portal
A step-by-step guide to completing your Nepalese passport renewal directly on the official government website
Documents You'll Need
Have these ready before you start the application
RequiredMandatory Documents
- Current/Old Passport (all pages)
- Citizenship Certificate (Front & Back)
- Recent Passport-sized Photo (digital)
OptionalSupporting Documents
- Marriage Certificate (for name changes)
- Additional ID if requested
- Any other applicable documents (eg. marriage certificate, etc.)
Information to Gather Beforehand
Collect this information to avoid interruptions
Personal Details
- •Full name (exactly as on citizenship)
- •Date of Birth (BS and AD formats)
- •Place of Birth (District, Municipality)
- •Father's, Mother's, Grandfather's names
- •Spouse name (if applicable)
Document Details
- •Citizenship number
- •Citizenship issue date and place
- •Old passport number
- •Old passport issue/expiry dates
- •Old passport place of issue
Contact Details
- •Australian mobile number
- •Email address
- •Complete Australian address
Emergency Contact
- •Name of contact in Nepal
- •Complete address in Nepal
- •Phone number in Nepal
- •Email address (if available)
Step-by-Step Process
Important Tips & Common Mistakes
Do's
- Double-check all spellings against your citizenship certificate
- Save your application reference number immediately
- Book your appointment as soon as slots are available
- Arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment
- Bring both original and photocopies of all documents
Don'ts
- Don't guess dates — check your documents carefully
- Don't use nicknames or abbreviated names
- Don't wait until the last minute to book appointments
- Don't forget to sign the printed application form
- Don't lose your receipt — you need it to collect your passport