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Attestation of documents for use abroad

कागजात प्रमाणीकरण (कन्सुलर प्रमाणीकरण)

Responsible office

Department of Consular Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

कन्सुलर सेवा विभाग, परराष्ट्र मन्त्रालय

Who can applyAnyone who needs a Nepali public document (academic, civil registration, bank, medical and similar) accepted by a foreign government, employer or university.

Typical timeNot published — confirm at the office. The DoCS citizen charter PDF was not reviewed.

Taxes / chargesNot stated

01 · Before you apply

Essential information

Legal basis

Not published — confirm at the office (fee schedule not identified; see the DoCS citizen charter)

Fee information as of

Undated official page, live in FY 2083/84 (viewed 12 Oct 2026)

Source updated

2083-04-27 BS (NEATS operation notice); fee page undated

Data confidence

medium

02 · Prepare

Documents you need

Bring original documents together with readable photocopies. Names, dates and record details should match across every document.

The original document, issued on the issuing office's official letterhead (सक्कलै प्याडमा जारी भएको)
Academic certificates and transcripts: first certified by the Ministry of Education's certification section, Sanothimi
Ward-issued birth, death, marriage, marital-status, divorce, relationship or residence/migration certificates: first certified by the municipality's chief administrative officer or a designated officer
Name, surname or spelling-difference documents: issued and certified by the District Administration Office
Bank documents: certified by Nepal Rastra Bank. Medical certificates: certified by the Ministry of Health and Population or Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku
Citizenship photocopy. Also: parents' citizenship for a minor's birth registration; the spouse's citizenship or passport and a visa copy for marriage registration; a copy of the court judgment for divorce
A signed declaration accepting punishment if the information is false (on a plain form)

03 · At the office

Step-by-step process

1
Get the document issued on letterhead and certified by the designated body, for example the education ministry at Sanothimi for academic papers or the municipality for ward documents.
2
Apply online in NEATS at doc.nepalconsular.gov.np and upload the documents. This has been mandatory since 1 Bhadra 2083 (17 Aug 2026).
3
Pay the fee online and keep the receipt.
4
Track the application. The documents are checked online first.
5
Once approved, book an appointment and visit the Department of Consular Services for the final attestation.
6
Collect the attested document. Home delivery through the postal service is planned.
7
Anyone can check an attested document online at doc.nepalconsular.gov.np/verify-document.

04 · Cost

Fees and charges

Attestation fee per document

The same for every document category on the official DoCS service page (page undated)

Rs 500

Police clearance certificate attestation

From a third-party guide (May 2026); applied for separately at att.nepalconsular.gov.np

Rs 500

Prior certification (education ministry, municipality, etc.)

Not published — confirm at the office

05 · Digital options

Online services

NEATS – Nepal e-Attestation System Verify an attested document Police report attestation

06 · Read carefully

Important notes

Documents issued by a foreign government must be attested by that country's foreign ministry and by the Nepali mission there.
Nepal is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents are attested by MoFA and then often by the destination country's embassy (third-party guide).
Local-level documents should follow the new format that DoCS notified on 23 Kartik 2082.
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–16:00 from 16 Kartik to 15 Magh and 9:00–17:00 from 16 Magh to 15 Kartik. Toll-free 1152.
There is also a 'MoFA Mitra' mobile app (notice dated 12 Jestha 2083).