Nepal Government Form Assistant

Government services

Social Security Allowance

The government pays a regular allowance to senior citizens, single women, people with disabilities and other protected groups through local levels.

सामाजिक सुरक्षा भत्ता

Needs verification with the officeLast reviewed 10 November 2026

General outline only. Qualifying ages, amounts and documents were not confirmed on an official page.

Who can apply

  • Senior citizens who have reached the qualifying age
  • Single women (including widows)
  • People with a full or severe disability, holding the corresponding disability identity card
  • Members of endangered ethnic groups
  • Children in the designated areas and groups

Documents to take

Carry the originals and one photocopy of each unless the office says otherwise.

  • Application form from the ward office
  • Citizenship certificate (or birth registration for children)
  • Recent passport-size photographs
  • For single women: husband's death registration or other proof
  • For disability: disability identity card
  • Bank account details, as payments are made through banks

How to apply

  1. 1Apply at your ward office within the registration period announced by the ward.
  2. 2The ward verifies your documents and enters your details in the system.
  3. 3Receive your beneficiary identity card.
  4. 4The allowance is paid into your bank account in instalments.
  5. 5Renew your registration each year as the ward instructs.

Where to apply

  • Ward office of your permanent address

Fees

A fee is marked “Official” only when it was read on an official page on the review date.

ItemAmountStatus
ApplicationNot confirmed from an official source.No fee reportedNeeds verification

Important instructions

  • Qualifying ages and monthly amounts are changed by the budget; ask your ward office for the current figures.
  • Beneficiaries usually need to renew every year.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the allowance?
Amounts differ by group and are revised in the annual budget. They are not listed here because they could not be confirmed from an official page.

Sources

Not an official government website. This is an independent guidance platform. It is not an official Government of Nepal portal, it cannot submit any application for you, and it does not collect your personal details. Rules, fees and documents change; always confirm with the office or the official website before you travel or pay.