Governing Law
Matters pertaining to the Non Resident Nepali (“NRN”) are governed under the provisions of the Non-resident Nepali Act 2064 (2008) and Non-resident Nepali Rules 2066 (2009).
Definition
NRN Act defines NRN and related terms in the following manner:
(a) “Non-resident Nepali” means following person:
(1) Non-resident Nepali Citizenship Holder
(2) Foreign citizen of Nepali origin
(3) Nepali citizen residing in a foreign country
(a1) “Non-resident Nepali Citizenship Holder” means a person holding Non-resident Nepali Citizenship as per law.
(b) “Foreign citizen of Nepalese origin” means a person who him/herself or whose father, mother grandfather or grandmother was a citizen of Nepal at any time and has subsequently acquired the citizenship of any other foreign country other than a member country of the South Asian Association of Regional Co-operation (SAARC).
(c) “Nepali citizen residing abroad” means a Nepali citizen who has been residing in any foreign country for at least Two years by doing any profession, occupation, business and employment except a Nepalese citizen residing in a member country of SAARC or Serving in a diplomatic mission or consulate situated in a foreign country under the assignment of the government of Nepal and doing study in an academic institution situated in a foreign country.
Regulatory Agency
Implementation of the provisions of NRN Act from the side of the Government of Nepal are primarily carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Non-Resident Nepali Association has been recognized under Section 12 of the NRN Act as the Association for implementation of the objectives of the NRN Act.
Benefits and Facilities
Identity Card
NRNs may apply for an receive NRN identity card from the concerning diplomatic mission of Nepal in a foreign country of from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal.
NRN identity card shall be valid, for a period not exceeding ten year in the case of a foreign citizen of Nepalese origin subject to
visa acquired by him/her, and for a period up to two years if he/she is a Nepalese citizen residing abroad. Provided that, an identity card may be issued, to a Nepalese citizen who is permitted to reside abroad for more than Two years by respective foreign state, for such period. The card may be renewed by applying to the issuing authority.
Visa
A non-residential visa may be issued for a period not exceeding Ten years to the foreign citizen of Nepalese origin or his/her family resided or has made investment in Nepal and who has acquired identity card.
Investment
NRN or a foreign company in which more than Fifty percent share investment is made by NRN, may invest in Nepal through the process of Foreign Direct Investment.
Property
Notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing law, a foreign citizen of Nepalese origin may, subject to prescribed condition, purchase the prescribed land or other property in order to reside within Nepal for him/herself or his/her own family. A foreign citizen of Nepalese origin may, subject to prevailing law, assign (transfer) the property thus purchased to anyone. Property situated in Nepal belonging to a deceased foreign citizen of Nepali origin shall devolve to a foreign citizen of Nepal origin if such person holds the required identity card.
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