NRN property resources
A static resource page for Non-Resident Nepalis researching property rights, documentation, area limits, banking rules, taxes, and restrictions in Nepal.
Last reviewed: May 2026
The current resource page separates foreign citizens of Nepali origin from Nepali citizens residing abroad.
Person whose self, father, mother, grandfather, or grandmother was a Nepali citizen and who has acquired non-SAARC foreign citizenship. Current content says residential property may be purchased within prescribed limits with required approval.
A Nepali citizen who retains Nepali citizenship and lives abroad for employment, business, profession, or other qualifying purpose. Current content treats property rights as equivalent to resident Nepali citizens.
These limits are preserved from the existing NRN resource content for Category A NRN references.
| Unit | Equivalent | Square feet | Square meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu Valley municipalities | 2 Ropani | Approx. 1,017 sq m | Category A ceiling |
| Terai municipalities | 8 Kattha | Approx. 2,720 sq m | Category A ceiling |
| Other municipalities | 4 Ropani | Approx. 2,034 sq m | Category A ceiling |
| Terai VDC areas | 1 Bigha | Approx. 6,772 sq m | Category A ceiling |
| Other hilly/remote areas | 10 Ropani | Approx. 5,085 sq m | Category A ceiling |
A simplified static version of the current nine-step purchase journey.
Start with NRN identity/citizenship documents, passport, photographs, source-of-funds evidence, and applicable lineage or residence proof.
Check Lalpurja, tax clearance, survey map, boundary certificate, encumbrances, mortgages, and land classification before payment.
The current content warns against informal transfers. Keep SWIFT receipts, bank statements, and remittance proof for registration and future repatriation.
Complete registration through the Land Revenue Office, obtain Lalpurja, register locally for annual property tax, and retain all receipts.
The previous site offered a PDF masterclass download. The migrated static site preserves the same download URL for continuity.
Current NRN content treats agricultural land as prohibited or restricted for foreign-citizen NRNs unless inherited or specially permitted.
Government, public, forest, heritage, border, and sensitive-zone lands are listed as prohibited or requiring special compliance.
Category A NRNs have prescribed area limits by geography. Multiple purchases may be cumulative under the source content.
The existing content describes an NRN as a Nepali citizen living outside Nepal, except India, for employment, business, profession, or other purpose for at least 183 days in the previous fiscal year.
The current content says an NRN can inherit agricultural land but may face purchase, resale, management, and conversion restrictions.
The source content lists options such as power of attorney, Nepali bank remittance, Mero Kita where available, or online banking through NRN accounts.
