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Document Attestation Tracker

The complete roadmap for stamping your documents in Nepal.

Nepal Document Attestation

Document Attestation Tracker

Nepal is not a Hague Apostille signatory. Academic documents must go through a government-verified chain before foreign embassies or universities accept them.

Do you need attestation? Select your destination

Attestation requirements differ by country — and for some countries like Canada and USA, the visa does not require attestation, but universities might.

Select your destination above to see exactly how many steps you need and whether your visa requires them.

All attestation steps

Notary

Notary Public

Same dayNPR 100–300 per document

Notarise photocopies of your original academic documents. The notary certifies that the photocopy is a true copy of the original.

LocationAny registered notary (common in Putalisadak, Bagbazar, New Baneshwor)

TimeSame day — usually within 1–2 hours

CostNPR 100–300 per document

Tips

→Carry both originals AND clean photocopies — the notary stamps the photocopies.
→If any document is in Nepali (e.g. citizenship certificate), get an English translation done first.
→Ensure the notary's seal and signature are clearly visible on every page.

Take the MoE-stamped documents to the next step.

MoE

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST)

1–3 working days (same day if submitted early morning)NPR 200–500 per document

MoFA

Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Department of Consular Services

Same day (submit 10 AM–1 PM, collect 3 PM–5 PM)NPR 500 per document

Embassy

Japan / Germany / Korea only

Destination Country Embassy

2–7 working days (varies by embassy)Varies — approx. NPR 1,000–5,000 per document set

Confused about which documents you need?

Our counselors have processed hundreds of Nepali student applications — they can confirm exactly what your specific university and embassy require.

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How it works

1
Understand the Chain
Because Nepal is not a Hague Apostille country, you must follow a strict 4-step chain: Notary → MoE → MoFA → Embassy.
2
Track Your Progress
Click the checkmarks as you complete each step to keep track of where your documents currently are.
3
Avoid Delays
Read the Pro Tips for each step. Knowing when to go and what to bring saves you days of waiting in government lines.

Methodology: This guide is based on the current processes mandated by the Government of Nepal's Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) and the Department of Consular Services (MoFA). Fees and processing times are estimates and may change. Always check the official nepalconsular.gov.np portal for the latest updates.

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