💰 Allowances
Old age (senior citizen) allowance
A monthly social security allowance for citizens aged 70+ (60+ for Dalits, single women, and residents of the Karnali region).
📍 Where
Your ward office
🧾 Fee
Registration is free; the allowance itself is paid through a bank account at the government-set rate
⏱️ Time
Registration usually same-day; the allowance itself is disbursed a few times a year
📄 Documents to bring
- Photocopy of citizenship certificate
- 2 passport-size photos
- Death certificate of spouse, if widowed
- Divorce certificate, if applicable
- Bank account details
🧭 Steps
- 1 Go to your ward office and ask for the social security allowance form
- 2 Fill the form and attach the required documents
- 3 Register at the ward office and receive your social security ID
- 4 Link a bank account so the allowance can be paid to you
💡 Tips
- Age is calculated from the date of birth on your citizenship certificate
- The allowance is tax-free
- If there's a dispute about address or age, ask at the ward office directly
More questions? Ask Okhal Sathi
This is general guidance; processes can change — please confirm at the office.
