The Consulate General will issue a one-way travel document to Nepali nationals who, for various reasons, do not possess a valid passport and need to travel back to Nepal immediately.

This document will be issued only after verifying the authenticity of the applicant's national identity documents, such as a citizenship certificate, through due verification process.

Required Documents:

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Duly filled in Travel Document Application Form (click here for the form)
2. A copy of the Nepali citizenship certificate.
3. A copy of the Nepali passport.
4. For minor applicants: A copy of the minor/birth certificate and copies of both parents' Nepali citizenship certificates.
5. Three passport-sized photographs (45 mm x 35 mm).
6. A self-addressed prepaid return envelope with a tracking number (not required for self-pickup).

Fees: $ 50

Processing Time: Processing time may take up to 2 business days.

Applicants may mail or drop off the completed Travel Document Application along with all required documents to:

Consulate General of Nepal

505 Beach Street, Suite 130

San Francisco, CA 94133

For specific queries, please write an email to: passport@nepalconsulatesf.org