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How to Renew a Nepali Passport From the US (2026): Where, Fees, Steps

By Saurav Sharma · 2026-11-14

Short answer: you renew in person. There is no mail-in renewal.

Step 1: fill in the e-passport form online and book a biometrics appointment.
Step 2: visit the Embassy in Washington, or a consulate, with your original citizenship certificate and old passport.
Cost: $150 for a regular adult 34-page passport at the embassy ($75 for a child under 10).
Wait: 1 to 2 months, and up to 10 weeks by the embassy's own count.

This is information, not legal advice. Fees and rules change. I read each page below on 14 November 2026. Confirm on the embassy site before you pay, mail a passport or travel.

A Nepali passport renewal from the US takes three things: an online form, one visit for fingerprints and a photo, and some patience. This guide covers the offices, the steps, the fees and the wait. Every fact has a link to the official page where it was read.

Where to apply

Three offices take passport applications in the US. The embassy says to apply to the office for your state of residence ("FAQ", read 14 November 2026).

Embassy of Nepal, Washington, D.C.: 2730 34th Place NW, Washington, DC 20007. Passport phone (202) 480-6858 ("contact page", read 14 November 2026).
Consulate General of Nepal, New York: 228 E 45th St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10017. Phone 917-675-6783 ("embassy list of consulates", read 14 November 2026). The embassy FAQ says New York serves NY, CT, NJ, MA, PA and other northeastern states.
Consulate General of Nepal, Dallas: 1230 River Bend Drive, Suite 220, Dallas, TX 75247. Phone 972-803-5394 (same list). The embassy FAQ says Dallas serves TX, OK, AR, LA, NM, KS, MS and CO.

The embassy FAQ also says San Francisco serves CA, AZ, NV, OR, WA and other western states. But the San Francisco consulate's own site shows a "notice on permanent closure of the services" dated 3 September 2026 (read 14 November 2026). The embassy's list of consulates shows only New York and Dallas. The FAQ looks out of date. I could not find an official page that says where western states apply now, so ask the embassy before you book. The embassy also posts notices for short passport camps in Chicago, Charlotte, Winchester and Columbus, but those notices were not opened for this guide.

Who can renew

The embassy and the New York consulate give the same rule. You can renew if the passport has expired, has less than 1 year of validity left, or has no free visa pages. A passport with more than 1 year left cannot be renewed ("New York consulate e-passport page", read 14 November 2026).

Steps for the e-passport

Set your device clock to Kathmandu time. Appointments are scheduled from Nepal, so the embassy tells applicants to do this first ("embassy e-passport page", read 14 November 2026).
Open the online form at online.nepalpassport.gov.np (linked from the Department of Passports site, read 14 November 2026). Choose "Apply without an account" if you have no National ID number. The embassy page says the session ends after 25 minutes.
Pick "Renewal" and the 34-page Ordinary passport. The New York consulate says the 66-page option is currently unavailable on its form.
Upload scans. The embassy asks for the front and back of your citizenship certificate and pages 2 and 3 of your e-passport (or pages 2, 3, 30 and 31 of an older machine readable passport). Each file must be under 300 KB.
Book the appointment. Set Appointment Country to "Other." Set Appointment Location to "NE, Washington D.C." for the embassy or "NPM, New York" for the New York consulate. The embassy says new slots are added every Friday and to check at least 30 days ahead.
Submit, download and print the form. The embassy says the barcode number must start with "WPT."
Go to your appointment. Biometrics and the photo are taken there, so renewal applicants bring no photo (New York page).

What to bring on the day

For a renewal, both offices list the printed form, your original citizenship certificate with a copy, and your old passport with a copy. The embassy also asks for proof of US status if your passport has expired, such as a Green Card or visa page. Both offices ask for a prepaid return envelope if you want the passport mailed. Missing documents hold up processing, says the embassy.

At the embassy, remove glasses, jewelry and makeup, and tie your hair back so your forehead and both ears show. Personal checks and cash are not accepted.

Fees

Fees in US dollars from the embassy page (read 14 November 2026). Debit cards add 2 percent and credit cards add 3 percent.

Passport	Money order or cashier's check	Debit card	Credit card
Adult, 34 pages	$150.00	$153.00	$154.50
Adult, 66 pages	$200.00	$204.00	$206.00
Adult, lost or damaged, 34 pages	$225.00	$229.50	$231.75
Adult, lost or damaged, 66 pages	$300.00	$306.00	$309.00
Child under 10, 34 pages	$75.00	$76.50	$77.25
Child under 10, 66 pages	$100.00	$102.00	$103.00
Child under 10, lost or damaged, 34 pages	$112.50	$114.75	$115.88
Child under 10, lost or damaged, 66 pages	$150.00	$153.00	$154.50

The New York consulate lists $150, $225, $75 and $113 for the same four 34-page types. It takes money orders only, payable to "Consulate General of Nepal, New York." It says cash and cards are not accepted now. So payment rules differ by office. Neither the embassy page nor the New York page lists a faster, paid "urgent" tier. I did not find a Dallas fee table on an official page.

The Department of Passports lists its own fees in rupees for applications in Nepal: NPR 12,000 for a 34-page adult passport. Its page does not say what applies abroad, so use the dollar fees above ("Department of Passports fee page", read 14 November 2026).

How long it takes

The embassy page says about 8 to 10 weeks from your biometrics visit. The embassy FAQ says 1.5 to 2 months. The New York consulate says generally 1 to 2 months. These do not match, so plan for up to 10 weeks. Do not book a trip that needs the new passport sooner.

The embassy says to check your status after six weeks on the online portal, using your application ID and date of birth. Its FAQ says to email after four weeks. Both are on the embassy pages above.

How the passport reaches you

By mail: bring a prepaid return envelope with a tracking number. The embassy asks for one envelope per application, big enough for the old and new passports, from FedEx, USPS or UPS. The New York consulate mails the passport in your envelope once the Department of Passports releases it.
In person: the embassy says to collect after you get the "ready to pick up" email, and after 7 business days. Bring a US or Nepali photo ID. A friend can collect with your signed letter and their photo ID. The New York consulate hands passports out at reception from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM on open days.

Special cases

Lost or stolen passport: apply as a replacement. The embassy asks for a clear copy of the lost passport. The New York consulate asks for a police report and a copy. The Department of Passports says a passport reported lost must not be used for travel, even if found later (its page, read 14 November 2026).
Lost citizenship certificate: the embassy asks for a verification letter from the District Administration Office in Nepal, which relatives can request.
Child's first passport: the embassy asks for a Minor ID or birth certificate, both parents' citizenship certificates and their marriage certificate. A foreign-born child without a Minor ID needs an embassy-issued document first. The embassy issues birth registration only for children who will hold Nepali citizenship and a Nepali passport.
Name change after marriage: the embassy accepts only a marriage certificate issued in Nepal. Foreign-issued certificates are not accepted.
Expired passport: the embassy says you can still renew, with proof of US status. Neither page gives a limit on how long ago it expired. If a rule exists, it was not on these pages.

Travelling to Nepal during a renewal

The embassy says you cannot travel on an expired passport, or one with under six months of validity. For urgent travel, you can ask for a one-way travel document up to 3 months ahead. The embassy says it may take under 5 business days by mail or the same business day in person. Its FAQ also says you may ask to have your old passport back during renewal, but you must mail it back when the new one is ready. Confirm both points with the embassy before you rely on them.

Sources

Embassy e-passport steps, documents, fees, timing, delivery, special cases: us.nepalembassy.gov.np/pages/e-passport-1, read 14 November 2026.
Embassy FAQ, states served, renewal rules, children, name change: us.nepalembassy.gov.np FAQ, read 14 November 2026.
Embassy address and phone: contact page, read 14 November 2026.
New York and Dallas addresses: list of consulates, read 14 November 2026.
New York steps, fees, timing, delivery: nyc.nepalconsulate.gov.np e-passport page, read 14 November 2026.
San Francisco closure notice: sf.nepalconsulate.gov.np, read 14 November 2026.
Online form and fees in Nepal: Department of Passports, fee page, read 14 November 2026.

FAQ

Can I renew my Nepali passport by mail from the US?

No. The Embassy of Nepal in Washington says mail-in renewal is not available and that in-person appointments are mandatory for both renewal and issuance. You fill in the form online, then visit the office for biometrics and a photo.

How much does a Nepali passport renewal cost in the US?

At the Washington embassy, a regular adult 34-page passport is $150 by money order or cashier's check, $153 by debit card and $154.50 by credit card. The 66-page passport is $200 by money order. A lost or damaged 34-page passport is $225. The New York consulate lists $150 and $225 as money orders only.

How long does a Nepali passport renewal take from the US?

The Washington embassy says about 8 to 10 weeks from your biometrics visit, and its FAQ says 1.5 to 2 months. The New York consulate says generally 1 to 2 months. Sources differ, so plan for up to 10 weeks.

When can I renew my Nepali passport?

The Washington embassy and the New York consulate both say you can renew if the passport has expired, has less than 1 year of validity left, or has no visa pages left. A passport with more than 1 year left cannot be renewed.

What do I do if I lost my Nepali passport in the US?

Apply for a replacement through the same online form and appointment. The Washington embassy asks for a clear copy of the lost passport, and the New York consulate asks for a police report. If you have no copy, the embassy says it can guide you if you know your passport number or have a copy of your citizenship certificate.

Which office serves my state?

The Washington embassy's FAQ lists New York for NY, CT, NJ, MA, PA and other northeastern states, Dallas for TX, OK, AR, LA, NM, KS, MS and CO, and San Francisco for western states. The San Francisco consulate has posted a notice of permanent closure, so confirm with the embassy where western states apply now.