Nepal has a security press. Then why are passports printed abroad?

Delays, corruption, and unfinished facility force the country to look away for passports.

Passports are vital identification documents for any citizen wishing to travel abroad. For Nepalis, a passport not only serves as an individual’s identity overseas but also reflects the identity of the state. Yet, Nepal continues to outsource passport printing to foreign companies. This raises a critical question: why can’t Nepal print its own passports, despite having its own security printing infrastructure?