Consulate General of Nepal, Kolkata

Consulate General of Nepal, Kolkata
नेपाली महावाणिज्यदूतावास, कोलकाता
LocationKolkata, India
Address1, National Library Ave, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027, India
Coordinates22°32′00″N 88°20′00″E / 22.53333°N 88.33333°E / 22.53333; 88.33333
Jurisdiction India
(West Bengal)
Consul GeneralJhakka Prasad Acharya
WebsiteOfficial website

The Consulate General of Nepal in Kolkata (Nepali: नेपाली महावाणिज्यदूतावास, कोलकाता; Bengali: নেপালের কনস্যুলেট জেনারেল, কলকাতা) is the consular mission of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in Kolkata, Republic of India. It is located at 1, National Library Avenue, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027, India.[1]

The consulate focuses primarily on enhancing economic cooperation, bilateral trade, tourism, and diplomatic connections between Nepal and the Indian state of West Bengal. It reports to the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi.[2][3]

History

The Consulate General of Nepal in Kolkata is one of Nepal's oldest diplomatic missions as its establishment dates back to British Raj, prior to India's independence. This mission plays a vital role in India-Nepal relations and facilitating trade of Nepal through Kolkata and Haldia ports.

Functions and services

The principal functions of the Consulate include making trade easier through the Kolkata and Haldia ports, issuing passports to Nepali citizens, issuing No Objection Certificates (NOC) for Nepali citizens who want to work, study, or do business in India, legalizing official documents, helping in rescue of home Nepali citizens in distress, and granting visas to foreign travelers.[4][5][6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Contact Us". Consulate General of Nepal, Kolkata. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Discussion on expanding Nepal-India trade held in Kolkata". Corporate Nepal. 14 May 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026 – via ShareHub Nepal.
  3. ↑ "Land swap with Nepal consulate clears hurdle for Kolkata Metro Purple Line". Business Standard. PTI. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
  4. ↑ "Nepal Consulate in Kolkata Hosts Interaction on Trade, Transit and Investment Cooperation". ShareSansar. 14 May 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "Issues of Nepal's trade, transit and investment facilitation discussed in Kolkata". NepalNews. 14 May 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "Nepal's Consulate in Kolkata starts to facilitate Clearance of Containers". New Business Age. 5 October 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2026.