Government Grants Permission for Portugal Consular Office in Kathmandu
Summary
The government has approved Portugal’s request to open a consular office in Kathmandu, with operations expected to begin soon. The new office will make passport, visa, and document services easier for Nepalis in Portugal, who currently rely on the Portuguese Embassy in New Delhi.
Key Points
- The Council of Ministers has allowed the Portuguese government to open a consular office in Kathmandu.
- The office will provide consular services such as passports, visas, and document authentication from Kathmandu instead of New Delhi.
- Nepalis in Portugal are expected to benefit from easier access to services, especially for family reunification.
- The Nepali Embassy in Lisbon says the move will strengthen people-to-people ties between Nepal and Portugal.
