What is the rule to buy a sim card in Nepal ?

There are some rule to buy a Sim Card in Nepal. Due to the mobile threatening and crime related issues it is the obligatory rules here in Nepal to Provide Required Documents and information along with the application form. According to the telecom company there is slightly strict and loose rules to buy a Nepali Sim Card.
Nepal Telecom state own telecom company is in the top of the race to ask the genuine copy of passport or government issued identification while Ncell accept with only the photocopy of the documents and UTL is more liberal in some conditions.

Required Documents Are

1. A copy of Valid Passport to the Foreigner with Valid Visa
2. A copy of Valid government issued identification document containing photo
3. Self Signed and Submitted Authorized Application form of the Applicant
4. Finger Print stamp in the Form
5. A Copy of Passport Size Photo with both ear seen

Mainly there are three Major Telecoms in Nepal

NTC Nepal Telecom (Before it was Nepal Telecom Authority)
A government run telecom company.
Company Provide GSM and CDMA along with Wi Max

Ncell Ncell Private Limited (Before it Was Mero Mobile)
A Telea Sonera Company
Private Telecom Company run  by Europe Based Form

UTL Untied Telecom Limited
An Indian Joint Venture Private Company
Only Sales CDMA Mobile Phones and CDMA Fixed Phone

1. A photocopy of Nepali Citizenship Card/Passport/Driving License/ID Card (If employed in Government. office) - any one document mentioned above.

2. Applicant must bring the original copy of the document attached with the sub Subscription form for verification.    –

3 For Minor to prove or support identification and a photocopy of the citizenship of minor's father or guardian  valid signature taken in presence of an authorized personnel.

4. For foreign citizens, a photocopy of passport and duly endorsed valid visa is required.. A passport size photograph with both ears clearly visible is needed and the applicant should sign on.

5. Applicantt declare names of his/her three immediate previous generations permanent and temporary' addresses.

6. In case of fraud declaration of the address or other details, Telecom has right to refuse-the mobile service and if the service is already provided then the service will be-discontinued any time without prior notice.

 7. All rights related to rendering of the mobile service to an individual or a company will be solely reserved