Statelessness Encyclopedia Asia Pacific (2025) Report (multilateral / development partner)

Nepal – Digital ID

SEAP / Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion

Ref: SRC-006-NPL-002

https://seap.nationalityforall.org/digital-id/regional-overview/south-asia/nepal/

Accessed: 3/24/2026

Summary

Comprehensive analysis of Nepal's digital identity system covering biometric data collection (fingerprints, iris, photo, signature), data protection gaps identified by cyberlaw experts, exclusion of estimated 6.7 million people lacking citizenship certificates, insufficient measures for vulnerable communities, and limited complaint mechanisms. Notes mandatory NID requirement confirmed by Supreme Court in January 2025.

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Statelessness Encyclopedia Asia Pacific (2025). 'Nepal – Digital ID', SEAP. Available at: https://seap.nationalityforall.org/digital-id/regional-overview/south-asia/nepal/ (Accessed: 24 March 2026).

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