Passport Department Faces Overcrowding Due to Increased Demand
Summary
The Department of Passports in Kathmandu is experiencing overcrowding due to increased demand for passports linked to South Korea's Employment Permit System, prompting extended service hours and weekend operations.
Key Points
- The Department of Passports in Tripureshwor is facing overcrowding due to rising passport applications.
- The increase is driven by Nepali applicants for South Korea's Employment Permit System (EPS).
- The department will operate in two shifts from Shrawan 14 to 22 and remain open on holidays and weekends to manage demand.
- Citizens have protested delays despite government promises to provide passports promptly to every home.
