Yes, NRNA has formed separate Women Forum to handle the issues related to Nepali Women. The Woman Forum is headed by a Woman coordinator, who is part of the NES. There is a position of a Vice President at ICC specially reserved for women.

Yes, there is a separate youth forum led by Youth Coordinator. The youth coordinator is part of the NES

The NCCs are involved in activities and functions like

1. Uniting all the Nepalese residing in respective country
2. Representing the Nepali community in the various civic bodies
3. Extending support to Nepalese and local communities
4. Promotion of Nepal, its products and services including tourism
5. Promoting investment in Nepal
6. Organising Nepali festivals, cultural programs
7. Supporting Skill and Technology Transfer from respective country to Nepal
8. Raising funds and contribute to relief and charities works in Nepal
9. Providing skill enhancement programs and trainings to Nepalis
10. Raising voice for the betterment of Nepalese community
11. Lobbying for the welfare and Safety of Nepalese with highest authority of Nepal Government in respective country
12. Supporting NRNA ICC in its efforts of pursing the interests of NRNs and Nepal

Yes, NRNA has, to the extent possible, extended helping hand and humanitarian support to rescue and support the Nepalese stranded in foreign land. Such support is rendered by mobilizing the resources from the Nepali community in the country concerned and outside. As the demand for such support is huge, the NRNA policy is to provide such support after due diligence (examination) and support community efforts. People requiring such support should contact NCCs of respective country and put forward their application to the ICC through NCCs.

The rough estimate of NRNs at present is around 80 lakhs. This figure does not include Nepali speaking nationals of and Nepali citizens living in SAARC member countries.

The number of registered members of NRNA Hong Kong is over 4,000 in the term 2021-23. 

Regional Meeting is the regular event of NRNA which is organized in different regions. The NCCs of particular regions are given responsibility to host the regional meeting.

NRNA Global Conference is major event of NRNA. It is jointly organised by NRNA with Nepal government and FNCCI. IGA is held in conjunction with global conference every two years.  The conference involves thematic discussions on issues concerning development of Nepal and the NRN movement. 

NGA is supreme body of the NCCs which provides directives to the Executive Committee of NCCs and elects the Executive Committee of NCCs. NGA is held every two years in respective countries, not more than months prior the International General Assembly (IGA). NGA elects the NCC, ICC member/members representing the NCC and the delegates to participate at the IGA.

NRN Card is an identity card provided by Nepal Government which is valid for 10 years where as NRNA identity card is card provided by NRNA NCC to the NRNA registered members through NCC verifying their position and involvement in the association, with the validity of two years.

NRNA identity card is the card provided to the registered members of NRNA. This card is being provided by NRNA NCC/ICC. This card can be utilized for privileges and discounts provided by many national and multinational companies to NRNA members.

1. The member will have status of registered member of NRNA.
2. Identity card as NRNA member
3. Access to different meeting, conference and programs of NCCs and ICC
4. Participation in General Assembly of NCC and NRNA
5. Opportunity to become official delegate of IGA and NGA
6. Networking with the wider group of NRNs residing in different part of the world.
7. Access to discounts and privileges accorded to NRNA member by various enterprises/institutions

Any adult NRN can be the member of NRNA. Membership to NRNA is through application to the NCCs of respective country by filling up the form and submitting stipulated fee.

NES is the core body of NRNA formed to execute the activities of the NCC efficiently and effectively. It comprises of President, Vice Presidents, General Secretary, Secretaries, Treasurer, Joint Treasurer, Spokesperson, Women and Youth Coordinator of NRNA.

1. President- 1
2. Vice President – 2
3. General Secretary – 1
4. Secretary – 1
5. Treasurer – 1
6. Joint Treasurer – 1
7. Nominated Spokesperson – 1
8. Women Coordinator – 1
9. Youth Coordinator – 1
10. Executives Members – 9 (5 Election & 4 Nominated)   

NCC is an executive body of NRNA elected by the NGA. It is the body that leads the NRN movement under the guidance of the decisions of the NGA.

No, it is not necessary to have an NRN card to be a member of NRNA. It is only the eligibility criteria to acquire the NRN card and the NRNA membership (registered membership) are the same.

Yes, the citizenship when reinstated is to the same category as his /her previous citizenship category.

Nepal Citizenship Act 2006 Clause No. 11 states: If any Citizen of Nepal who has acquired foreign citizenship returns to reside in Nepal and submits a notification to the designated authority the evidence, he or she has renounced his or her foreign citizenship shall be reinstated the Nepalese citizenship from the date of registering such evidence. In other words, the person concerned shall have to prove his/ her previous Nepali Nationality and the evidence that his/her foreign nationality has been annulled.

The foreign nationals have to abide by the laws relating to immigration. If somebody whether he or she is NRN or not, is found to have breached the law, they will be penalised as per the law.

Yes, they can do that following the process as prescribed in the prevailing law.

As per the NRN Act and Rules, the NRN cardholders can keep the property owned by them when they were citizens of Nepal.

Yes, there is a limit on buying property by foreign nationals of Nepali origin (NRN card holders). As stated in Clause No. 11 of NRN Bylaws 2066 which states NRN and their family members can purchase and own land and other fixed assets as specified below:

• Maximum of Two Ropanis in Kathmandu Valley
• Maximum of 8 Kathha in Metropolitan Cities of Terai
• Maximum of 4 Ropanis in Metropolitan Cities of Other Districts Except Clause A and B
• Maximum of 1 Biggha in other areas of Terai Except Clause B
• Maximu of 10 Ropanis in other areas except Clause A, B, C and D.

Yes, as per provisions stated in the NRNA Bylaws 2066, their right to inheritance as per Nepali law is allowed. The new civil code of Nepal allows the holders of NRN Citizenship the right to inherit own and maintain property at par with other Nepali citizens.

Individually, the persons of Nepali origin may not be able to obtain loan from financial institutions, but whenever they make investment, in Nepal, that is done through a company. In other words, they have to incorporate a company. That company is a bona fide Nepali legal entity and that company can obtain loans from financial institutions of Nepal.

The Nepalese tax law has the provision of Resident and Non-Resident taxpayer. The resident taxpayers have to declare their global income and pay taxes accordingly. The Non-Resident taxpayers have to declare their earnings in Nepal and pay taxes on their income in Nepal. The NRNs have to pay taxes as Non-Resident taxpayer on their earnings in Nepal.

Although the law does not prohibit such investment, but due to the lack of procedures, such investment has not been possible so far.

They have to follow the procedure of foreign investment, i. e. they have to apply to Nepal Government -Department of Industry, get preliminary approval, register a company, take necessary sectoral approvals and start business.

They have to follow the same procedures as any other foreign investor.

Yes, provided they have acquired necessary permits for investment in Nepal and have fulfilled the norms like tax clearances as stated in Clause No. 7 of NRN Act 2007 (2064).

Yes, any NRN with a valid NRN card can open and maintain a bank account.

As of today, a spouse of NRN with Foreign nationality cannot obtain NRN card unless he or she on their own right qualify for obtaining such card.

No, the underaged children are neither eligible nor need to take NRN card.

As of now, Foreign Citizen of Nepali Origin are not allowed to hold Civil and Government jobs where as they can apply for jobs at Private Companies and NGOs by taking work permit from concerned authorities. The Nepali Citizens residing abroad do not face such restriction. But once they start to stay in Nepal, they may lose the NRN status. Also, Foreign Nationals of Nepali origin have to follow the same rule as any other foreign national to pursue professions. With implementation of the NRN citizenship, the conditions may be eased significantly.

No, Nepal does not allow its citizens to hold dual nationality. But the current constitution has a provision of Non-Resident Nepali citizenship of nationals of other countries. A person having a NRN citizenship enjoy economic, social and cultural rights. In other words, they cannot enjoy the political rights generally enjoyed by a citizen.

As already stated, there are two types of NRNs. In case of Nepali citizens residing abroad, they do not have to relinquish their Nepali citizenship to obtain an NRN Card. In case of Foreign Nationals of Nepali Origin, the Nepali law specifies that a Nepali citizen whenever acquires a nationality of a foreign country, he or she automatically ceases to be a Nepali citizen

Yes, but they need to renew their visas every year at Immigration Department of Nepal.

Yes, but visa fee is waived (no visa fee).

No, the card only enables the NRNs to obtain Visa free of charges.

The term “Non-Resident Nepali” (NRN) defined by the law made by the Parliament of the Nepal. This term is used to indicate two types of People. It is used for persons of Nepali origin holding citizenship of countries other than member states of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and Nepali nationals residing outside of SAARC member states.

The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) was established to unite the Nepali Diaspora; utilise their knowledge, skills, resources in the interest of Nepal and involve them in the socio-economic development of Nepal and the Nepali people.

The idea of establishing a global Nepali organization (NRNA) was conceptualized by Nepalese living in Russia in 2002, later to globalize and materialize the idea, a few Nepali community leaders residing in various countries of the world met in London, in 2003 and decided to form a Coordination Committee to unite the Nepali diaspora. They also discussed the possibility of organising an international conference of NRNs in Nepal. The idea quickly got the support of the Government of Nepal and the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). This led to the joint organisation of First Non-Resident Nepali Conference on 11-14 October 2003. The assembled NRN delegates of that conference decided to join their hands together to organise NRNA as a common forum of NRNs. The date of inauguration of the First NRN Global Conference, i e., 11th October 2003 is considered to be the establishment date of NRNA. 11th October is also declared as NRN day by Nepal Government.

NRN Visa is Tourist (Gratis) visa issued to an NRN Card holder upon arrival at the Nepal airport. It is issued for given number of days as pre-determined by the Department of Immigration, Nepal Government. NRN Visa can be extended by applying at Department of Immigration (Non-Tourist Visa Section) along with specified documents. It is extended for maximum of one year at a time.  NRN visa both at the airport and DOI is issued free of charges till the date of validity of NRN card. NRN card holders are not allowed to stay in Nepal without acquiring NRN Visa.

NRN Card holders get Tourist visa (Gratis) on arrival at the airport. The rule governing visa for persons of Nepali Origin without NRN Card is the same as applied to any other foreign national.

The foreign nationals of Nepali origin do need a valid visa to enter into and stay in Nepal. But such visa is issued free of charges (gratis) at the entry points as well as in the missions and at the immigration offices for persons with NRN Cards. Nepali Citizens residing abroad do not need any visa to enter into and exit from Nepal.

No, the NRN Cardholders are not automatically given political rights.

The NRN card is given only to those who are either foreign nationals of Nepali origin or who are Nepali citizens residing abroad.

No, affiliation with NRNA is not compulsory.

Foreign citizen of Nepali Origin or Nepali Citizen residing outside of Nepal are eligible to get NRN Card

The validity of the NRN cards is 10 (Ten) years for Foreign Nationals of Nepali Origin and 2 (Two) years for Nepali citizens residing abroad.

1. FOREIGN NATIONALS OF NEPALI ORIGIN:

1. A duly filled in application form (as prescribed in NRN Bylaws 2009(2066)
2. Citizenship Certificate (original and photocopy) of the Applicant (British/HKSAR)
3. Passport (original and photocopy) of the Applicant (British/HKSAR)
4. Copy of Standard Letter issued from Consulate General of Nepal (Letter stating renouncement of Nepalese Citizenship).
5. Copy of Citizenship Certificate of Applicant’s parent (father/mother/grandfather/grandmother)
6. Document stating existing employment or business and monthly or annual income of the Applicant.
7. Total 4 passport size photographs.
8. NRN Card processing time: 5 working days.
9. Fee: HKD4050 (for British Citizenship holders) & HKD2110 (for HKSAR Citizenship holders) 

 2. NEPALI CITIZENS RESIDING ABROAD:

1. A duly filled in application form (as prescribed in NRN Bylaws 2009(2066).
2. Nepali Citizenship Certificate and its copy
3. Nepali Passport and its copy
4. Documents related to business/profession in the current country of residence
5. Document/proof of employment in the current country of residence
6. A recent passport size photo
7. Two recent auto size photos (for the identity card)
8. Application and Card Fee – HKD 470

The NRNs willing to obtain NRN Card have to register their names by providing their detailed information as prescribed in the format stated in NRN Bylaws 2009 (2066) and put forward the application to Nepal Government – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kathmandu or Nepal Embassy and Mission offices abroad (For Hong Kong – Consulate General of Nepal, Hong Kong).

1. Identity of the status of the person as NRN
2. Free Visa to enter and stay in Nepal (for persons having citizenship of countries other than SAARC Countries)
3. Right to open a bank account in convertible foreign currency
4. Eligibility to make investment in convertible foreign currency
5. Provision to repatriate proceeds of the investment out of Nepal in convertible foreign currency if investment made in the same currency
6. Purchase and sale of land (area as referred in NRNA bylaws) to limited extent Inheritance of ancestral property and ownership of that property in Nepal
7. Tax Exemption on initial capital of investment
8. Certificate of Investment Tax Exemption on up to NPR15 Lakhs remittance to close relatives of NRN in one fiscal year for personal expenses
9. Tax exemption on the remitted funds via formal banking channel for the Social, Political, Cultural, Religious, Charity, Sports and Disaster Relief Projects
10. Rights to establish Industry and Business and enjoy investment facilities as enjoyed by Foreigners

The NRN card is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu (+977014200182). Outside of Nepal, the NRN cards are issued by the Nepali Embassies and Missions (For Hong Kong Contact – Consulate General of Nepal, Hong Kong)

Contact Details:

Consulate General of Nepal, Hong Kong

Unit 715 Concordia Plaza, No. 1 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (East) Kowloon, Hong Kong
Phone Number: (852) 2369 7813
Fax Number: (852) 2824 2970
E-mail: cnghongkongnp@gmail.com

NRN Card is an identity card issued to a Non-Resident Nepali by the Government of Nepal. NRN card entitles card holder various benefits as listed in the NRN Act and bylaws. It is issued to those who approach the concerned government body.

The Non-Resident Nepali Association Hong Kong was instituted in 26 November 2004 as a country branch of Non-Resident Nepali Association.