Nepal Embassy & Consular Services in Australia

Power of Attorney from Australia

• Available to Nepali citizens — several missions restrict or suspend POA attestation for foreign citizens of Nepali origin (including some NRN cardholders). Verify eligibility first.
• Personal appearance is generally required — the principal signs before the Ambassador or Head of Mission.
• Most missions require the document be drafted by a registered Nepali advocate on traditional Nepali legal paper (Nepali Kagaj), not ordinary printer paper.
• The certified original, not a scan, is what your representative needs in Nepal — plan postage time.
• What the POA can do depends on wording and the receiving office (Land Revenue Office, bank, court) — specify the exact transaction.

NRN Card (Non-Resident Nepali)

The NRN card is issued to non-resident Nepalis under the NRN Act. Benefits include proof of NRN status and, for cardholders of non-SAARC nationality, visa-free entry and stay in Nepal. Apply through the Embassy of Nepal in Canberra or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu. Processing, fees and document requirements are published by NRNA and the embassy — check before applying.

Document Attestation

The embassy attests documents intended for official use in Nepal — common ones include birth certificates (for school enrollment), marriage certificates, academic documents for equivalency, and affidavits. Bring originals plus copies; some documents first need DFAT authentication. Contact the consular section (Mon–Fri 9am–1pm) with your document type before visiting or posting.