Art. 15 · Part 2
Non-Resident Citizenship
अनिवासी नागरिकता
Original Text
A person who has acquired the citizenship of a foreign country may obtain non-resident citizenship of Nepal as prescribed by law.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Nepalis living abroad who took foreign citizenship can get 'non-resident Nepali' status. This allows property ownership and investment in Nepal, but NOT voting rights.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
विदेशी नागरिकता लिएको व्यक्तिले अनिवासी नेपाली नागरिकता प्राप्त गर्न सक्ने।
✅ Strengths
Connects diaspora to Nepal — enables investment and property rights.
⚠️ Concerns
No voting rights for non-resident citizens — diaspora has limited political voice.