Nepal Launches New Electronic Passports at Lower Cost
Summary
Nepal has launched new electronic passports featuring advanced chips at a lower cost, with services already underway in key offices and missions abroad.
Key Points
- Nepal began distributing electronic passports with advanced chip technology at a reduced cost of $8.31 per passport.
- The government replaced a 16-year contract with a French printer by signing new contracts with German companies Mullbauer and Veridos.
- Passport services have resumed since Asar 29 and are available at the Department of Passports, several District Administration Offices, and Nepali missions abroad.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the rollout to ensure uninterrupted services during the three-month system stabilization period.
