गैर आवासीय नेपाली संघ हङकङ राष्ट्रिय समन्वय परिषद्
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Non-Resident Nepalese Association Hong Kong NCC
FAQs
• The Nepalese tax law has the provision of Resident and Non-Resident taxpayer. The resident taxpayers have to declare their global income and pay taxes accordingly. The Non-Resident taxpayers have to declare their earnings in Nepal and pay taxes on their income in Nepal. The NRNs have to pay taxes as Non-Resident taxpayer on their earnings in Nepal.
• As already stated, there are two types of NRNs. In case of Nepalese citizens residing abroad, they do not have to relinquish their Nepalese citizenship to obtain an NRN Card. In case of Foreign Nationals of Nepalese Origin, the Nepali law specifies that a Nepalese citizen whenever acquires a nationality of a foreign country, he or she automatically ceases to be a Nepalese citizen
• No, Nepal does not allow its citizens to hold dual nationality. But the current constitution has a provision of Non-Resident Nepalese citizenship of nationals of other countries. A person having a NRN citizenship enjoy economic, social and cultural rights. In other words, they cannot enjoy the political rights generally enjoyed by a citizen.
• As of now, Foreign Citizen of Nepalese Origin are not allowed to hold Civil and Government jobs whereas they can apply for jobs at Private Companies and NGOs by taking work permit from concerned authorities. The Nepalese Citizens residing abroad do not face such restriction. But once they start to stay in Nepal, they may lose the NRN status. Also, Foreign Nationals of Nepali origin has to follow the same rule as any other foreign national to pursue professions. With implementation of the NRN citizenship, the conditions may be eased significantly.
• No, the underaged children are neither eligible nor need to take NRN card.
• As of today, a spouse of NRN with Foreign nationality cannot obtain NRN card unless he or she on their own right qualifies for obtaining such card.
Yes, any NRN with a valid NRN card can open and maintain a bank account.
• Yes, provided they have acquired necessary permits for investment in Nepal and have fulfilled the norms like tax clearances as stated in Clause No. 7 of NRN Act 2007 (2064).
• They have to follow the same procedures as any other foreign investor.
• They have to follow the procedure of foreign investment, i. e. they have to apply to Nepal Government -Department of Industry, get preliminary approval, register a company, take necessary sectoral approvals and start business.
• Although the law does not prohibit such investment, but due to the lack of procedures, such investment has not been possible so far.
• Yes, but they need to renew their visas every year at Immigration Department of Nepal.
• Individually, the persons of Nepalese origin may not be able to obtain loan from financial institutions, but whenever they make investment, in Nepal, that is done through a company. In other words, they have to incorporate a company. That company is a Bonafide Nepalese legal entity and that company can obtain loans from financial institutions of Nepal
• Yes, as per provisions stated in the NRNA Bylaws 2066, their right to inheritance as per Nepalese law is allowed. The new civil code of Nepal allows the holders of NRN Citizenship the right to inherit own and maintain property at par with other Nepalese citizens.
• Yes, there is a limit on buying property by foreign nationals of Nepalese origin (NRN card holders). As stated in Clause No. 11 of NRN Bylaws 2066 which states NRN, and their family members can purchase, and own land and other fixed assets as specified below:
1. Maximum of Two Ropanis in Kathmandu Valley
2. Maximum of 8 Kathha in Metropolitan Cities of Terai
3. Maximum of 4 Ropanis in Metropolitan Cities of Other Districts Except Clause
A and B
1. Maximum of 1 Biggha in other areas of Terai Except Clause B
2. Maximum of 10 Ropanis in other areas except Clause A, B, C and D.
• As per the NRN Act and Rules, the NRN cardholders can keep the property owned by them when they were citizens of Nepal.
• As per the NRN Act and Rules, the NRN cardholders can keep the property owned by them when they were citizens of Nepal.
• Yes, they can do that following the process as prescribed in the prevailing law.
• The foreign nationals have to abide by the laws relating to immigration. If somebody whether he or she is an NRN or not, is found to have breached the law, they will be penalised as per the law.
• Nepal Citizenship Act 2006 Clause No. 11 states: If any Citizen of Nepal who has acquired foreign citizenship returns to reside in Nepal and submits a notification to the designated authority the evidence, he or she has renounced his or her foreign citizenship shall be reinstated the Nepalese citizenship from the date of registering such evidence. In other words, the person concerned shall have to prove his/ her previous Nepalese Nationality and the evidence that his/her foreign nationality has been annulled.
• Yes, the citizenship when reinstated is to the same category as his /her previous citizenship category.
• No, it is not necessary to have an NRN card to be a member of NRNA. It is only the eligibility criteria to acquire the NRN card and the NRNA membership (registered membership) are the same.
• Foreign citizen of Nepalese Origin or Nepali Citizen residing outside of Nepal are eligible to get NRN Card
The Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) Hong Kong was established to unite the Nepalese Diaspora; utilise their knowledge, skills, resources in the interest of Nepal and involve them in the socio-economic development of Nepal and the Nepalese people.
The idea of establishing a global Nepalese organization (NRNA) was conceptualized by Nepalese living in Russia in 2002, later to globalize and materialize the idea, a few Nepalese community leaders residing in various countries of the world met in London, in 2003 and decided to form a Coordination Committee to unite the Nepalese diaspora. They also discussed the possibility of organising an international conference of NRNs in Nepal. The idea quickly got the support of the Government of Nepal and the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). This led to the joint organisation of First Non-Resident Nepalese Conference on 11-14 October 2003. The assembled NRN delegates of that conference decided to join their hands together to organise NRNA as a common forum of NRNs.
The date of inauguration of the First NRN Global Conference, i e., 11th October 2003 is considered to be the establishment date of NRNA. 11th October is also declared as NRN day by Nepal Government. The formal registration of NRNA by the Government of Nepal was on 20 October 2013.
NRN Card is an identity card issued to a Non-Resident Nepalese by the Government of Nepal. NRN card entitles card holder various benefits as listed in the NRN Act and bylaws. It is issued to those who approach the concerned government body.
The NRN card is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu (+977014200182). Outside of Nepal, the NRN cards are issued by the Nepalese Embassies and Missions.
1. -Identity of the status of the person as NRN
2. -Free Visa to enter and stay in Nepal (for persons having citizenship of countries other than SAARC Countries)
3. -Right to open a bank account in convertible foreign currency
4. -Eligibility to make investment in convertible foreign currency
5. -Provision to repatriate proceeds of the investment out of Nepal in convertible foreign currency if investment made in the same currency
6. -Purchase and sale of land (area as referred in NRNA bylaws) to limited extent Inheritance of ancestral property and ownership of that property in Nepal
7. -Tax Exemption on initial capital of investment
8. -Certificate of Investment Tax Exemption on up to NPR15 Lakhs remittance to close relatives of NRN in one fiscal year for personal expenses
9. -Tax exemption on the remitted funds via formal banking channel for the Social, Political, Cultural, Religious, Charity, Sports and Disaster Relief Projects
10. -Rights to establish Industry and Business and enjoy investment facilities as enjoyed by Foreigners
The NRNs willing to obtain NRN Card have to register their names by providing their detailed information as prescribed in the format stated in NRN Bylaws 2009 (2066) and put forward the application to Nepal Government – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kathmandu or Nepal Embassy and Mission offices abroad.
FOREIGN NATIONALS OF NEPALI ORIGIN:
• -A duly filled in application form (as prescribed in NRN Bylaws 2009(2066)
• -Naturalization Certificate and its copy provided by respective country
• -Copy of Passport issued by respective country
Citizenship Certificate and a copy of it as a proof of Nepalese Origin for person who earlier held Nepalese citizenship)
• -Copy of Citizenship Certificate of Father/Mother/Grandfather/Grandmother or any other document that proves their Nepalese Nationality and evidence of relationship
• -Document/proof of any profession or business in the country of current nationality
• -Document/proof of employment in the country of current nationality.
• -A recent passport size photo (for the application form)
• -Two recent auto size photo (for the identity card)
• -Application and Card Fee
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• NEPALESE CITIZENS RESIDING ABROAD:
• -A duly filled in application form (as prescribed in NRN Bylaws 2009(2066).
• -Nepalese Citizenship Certificate and its copy
• -Nepalese Passport and its copy
• -Documents related to business/profession in the current country of residence
• -Document/proof of employment in the current country of residence
• -A recent passport size photo
• -Two recent auto size photo (for the identity card)
• -Application and Card Fee
• Application Fee: USD 20 outside of Nepal or Rs. 1500 in Nepal
Card Fee for Foreign Citizen of Nepalese Origin:
Countries of Europe, North America, South America, Australia Region including New Zealand, Japan and Korea of Asia Pacific Region – USD 500
Countries except above listed – USD 250
Card fee for Nepalese Citizen residing outside of Nepal: USD 50
• The validity of the NRN cards is 10 (Ten) years for Foreign Nationals of Nepalese Origin and 2 (Two) years for Nepalese citizens residing abroad.
The term ‘Non-Resident Nepalese’ (NRN) defined by the law made by the Parliament of Nepal. This term is used to indicate two types of People. It is used for persons of Nepali origin holding citizenship of countries other than member states of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and Nepali nationals residing outside of SAARC member states.
• No, affiliation with NRNA is not compulsory.
• The NRN card is given only to those who are either foreign nationals of Nepalese origin or who are Nepalese citizens residing abroad.
• No, the NRN Cardholders are not automatically given political rights.
• The foreign nationals of Nepalese origin do need a valid visa to enter into and stay in Nepal. But such visa is issued free of charges (gratis) at the entry points as well as in the missions and at the immigration offices for persons with NRN Cards. Nepalese Citizens residing abroad do not need any visa to enter into and exit from Nepal.
• NRN Card holders get Tourist visa (Gratis) on arrival at the airport. The rule governing visa for persons of Nepalese Origin without NRN Card is the same as applied to any other foreign national.
• NRN Visa is Tourist (Gratis) visa issued to an NRN Card holder upon arrival at the Nepal airport. It is issued for given number of days as pre-determined by the Department of Immigration, Nepal Government.
NRN Visa can be extended by applying at Department of Immigration (Non-Tourist Visa Section) along with specified documents. It is extended for maximum of one year at a time. NRN visa both at the airport and DOI is issued free of charges till the date of validity of NRN card. NRN card holders are not allowed to stay in Nepal without acquiring NRN Visa.
• -Online Application available at the DOI website
• -NRN Card issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its missions based abroad (Original and Photocopy)
• -Valid Passport
• -Photocopy of Passport and latest Nepalese Visa
• -Health Certificate
• No, the card only enables the NRNs to obtain Visa free of charges.
• Yes, but visa fee is waived (no visa fee).
