Passport services may face temporary disruption during system upgrade
Summary
The Department of Passports in Nepal warns of possible temporary disruptions to passport services domestically and abroad during an upcoming system upgrade expected within the next one to two months.
Key Points
- The Department of Passports plans to shift to a new passport issuance system within the next one to two months.
- During the transition, passport services in district offices and Nepali missions abroad may be suspended for 1 to 3 weeks.
- Services in Kathmandu may be halted for about one week during the transition period.
- System stabilization after implementation may affect processing times for up to three months.
