Government Prepares to Amend Passport Act for Diplomatic and Special Passports
Summary
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is amending the Passport Act to streamline issuance and restrict misuse of diplomatic and special passports under Nepal's federal structure.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing to amend the Passport Act, 2076, to clarify the issuance process for diplomatic and special passports in line with the federal structure.
- The amendment defines clear procedures for issuing such passports based on recommendations from federal and provincial governments with required ministry endorsements.
- New rules restrict passport use strictly to government work-related travel, with specified allowances for personal travel during official trips or after diplomatic service.
- The government is empowered to recall or cancel diplomatic, special, or service passports anytime to prevent misuse.
- Passport holders must uphold the dignity of their office and return passports within stipulated periods under the new law.
