Kathmandu, Nov. 3 -- Department of Passports (DoP) has urged applicants to seek passports only in urgent cases amid a transitional phase in e-passport production as a new supplier takes over electronic passport services.

Officials at the DoP stated that preparatory work to develop new infrastructure and systems is underway following the signing of a procurement agreement with a new supplier in July 2025. The handover between the outgoing and incoming suppliers, combined with high public demand and limited availability of passport booklets, has temporarily constrained passport issuance.

DoP Director General Tirtha Raj Aryal said they are taking measures to prevent a shortage of passports during the transition and is committed to minimisi...