just last month one guy was sent back from the airport because his passport was expiring within six month....

arni1101 · Sep 5, 2013 9:09 PM

Renew the Passport in Nepal. They will cancel the passport saying Cancelled without Prejudice. But while coming back u have to carry exp passport with valid VISA and new passport. I did the same thing. My passport was about to expire a year back of return. So that would be the best suggestion. You don't have to go American Embassy or anything like that. Passport department will take care of it

guitarcenter · Sep 5, 2013 10:29 PM

I heard u can expedite the process as well. But I did the non Bar Cide passport so. Length of renewal process for the new passport. I don't know about it

guitarcenter · Sep 5, 2013 10:32 PM

Expediting the process isn't worth it unless you're willing to pay $300 as opposed to $150 for normal processing. You might wanna call the embassy's passport section to be on the safe side.  In worst case scenario, you can get a travel document issued by the Nepalese embassy that's valid for 3 months. Paying $40 for it will make far more economic sense than applying for a new passport.  Enjoy your Khasi/Chyangra/ranga. 

riddle · Sep 5, 2013 10:42 PM

As per my experience, passport " HAS TO BE 06 MONTH VALID " for International travel. My freind was not able to board a flight ( Her passport was 4 mnth valid )   Nepal embassy will issue temporary passport which will be valid for 01 yr  for which it cost $20.00. For more infos please call them or check their website.  It takes 2 days , not more than that.  After you receive the other passport you need to resend temporary one .., they will void it. Its an International travel, don't take a risk. Carry both Old and new passport to avoid any cross question in immigration. (We did the same thing) Embassy will keep the copy for further process. No hassle. Good Luck ! Last edited: 06-Sep-13 09:23 AM Last edited: 06-Sep-13 09:28 AM

nepalizone · Sep 6, 2013 9:19 AM

My current passport is expiring on Mid Jan, 2014 and planning to visit Nepal on Dec, 2013. Can't i travel a month before my passport's validity date? because i am planning to apply for new one while i am there during my visit.

lucky_g@l · Sep 6, 2013 3:25 PM

anybody there who had experience travelling to Nepal with passport that has validity date less than 2 months

lucky_g@l · Sep 6, 2013 6:41 PM

 Lucky gal, you're better off calling the embassy in issues like this. 

riddle · Sep 6, 2013 6:49 PM

 Thanks guys for the suggestions! I am taking the temp passport route as a solution.  Only when you apply for a MRP, you have the option of applying for a temp passport with a validity period of a year. I was told by the embassy that it takes a week or a two get the temp one, which works for me. Also there is an option of getting travel document valid for 3 months. Of all, getting A4 paper for passport application sucks big time..not readily available :( Cheers!! and hope Nepal wins tomorrow! 

gotexasgo · Sep 7, 2013 1:46 AM

Hi Gotexasgo, did you apply for renewal ? And what are the requirements for applying temporary one ? Do you have to send seperate request with valid and strong reason for it ? It would be great if you can share your experience. Thanks !

lucky_g@l · Sep 10, 2013 12:45 PM

 I'd recommend you call the embassy once.. Yes you have to apply for renewal of a regular passort [takes 2-3 mnths], to apply for a temp pasport.  I told them i was travelling soon and wanted a new passport and they recommended a temp passport. I don't know regarding a 'strong reason' to get a temp one. They charge you for that anyway. Hope this helps.

gotexasgo · Sep 10, 2013 2:25 PM

hi gotexasgo, did you get your temporary passpot ? Thanks.

lucky_g@l · Sep 19, 2013 3:26 PM

 @luckygal funny you ask as I just got it today!

gotexasgo · Sep 20, 2013 12:03 AM