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Nepal citizenship by descent is governed by Citizenship by descent. Nepali citizenship by descent is available to children of Nepali nationals, with the 2006 amendment expanding maternal-line eligibility. We file through the Nepali Ministry of Home Affairs and District Administration Offices.
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Eligibility for Nepal citizenship by descent depends on your generational distance to your Nepaln ancestor and whether the citizenship chain was never broken.
Citizenship is transmitted through both parents equally under modern Nepal law.
Generational limit: See country guide
Dual citizenship: Permitted
Language requirement: None for descent path
Filing authority: See country guide
FAQ
Is there a generational limit for Nepal citizenship by descent?
See the Nepal country guide for detailed generational limit information.
Does Nepal allow dual citizenship?
See the Nepal country guide for dual citizenship policy.
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