Non-Resident Nepali Registration and NRN ID Card

Information about Non-Resident Nepalis

  • The Act on Non-Resident Nepalis identifies two types of Non-Resident Nepalis:
    1. Foreigners of Nepali origin (those who were Nepali citizens but have now acquired citizenship of a foreign country; or both or either of their parents or grandparents were/was a citizen of Nepal, and
    2. Nepali citizens staying abroad for more than two years.
  • A Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) can apply at this Embassy for registration as a NRN and issuance of NRN ID Card with the following supporting documents:
    1. Application Form a.  Foreigners of Nepali origin b. Nepali with foreign residence
    2. Proof that s/he is a qualified Non-Resident Nepali (For more information on application process and necessary documents: Citizen’s Charter (Refer to No. 12)
  • Fees:
    1. Foreigners of Nepali origin: THB 10800 (including THB 800 as registration fee), and
    2. Nepali citizens of foreign residence: THB 2800 (including THB THB 800 as registration fee)

Contact details for NRN Card inquiry at the Embassy:- Email address: eonbangkok@mofa.gov.np
Contact Number: +66 2 391 7240, +66 2 390 2240

  • Embassy’s address:
    4/1 Soi 27 Pridi Banomyong, Sukhumvit 71 Road
    Klong Ton, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
  • Embassy’s account details:
    Bank’s Name: Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
    Account Number: 931-3-500-770
    Account Name: Embassy of Nepal, Bangkok
    Bank’s Address: Sukhumvit 71 Branch
    Currency: Thai Baht
    Swift Code: BKKBTHBK

Application Forms:



Brain Grain Center (BGC)

You are kindly requested to visit the link below to register on the Brain Grain Center, which is at the Unit of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Nepal, that is created to recognize and foster contribution to Nepal’s social and economic progress by the many diaspora Nepali experts and professionals around the world: Brain Grain Center

For more information and necessary assistance: eonbangkok@mofa.gov.np