Residence in Nepal: permits and requirements
Living legally in Nepal is possible through 5 permit types: entrepreneurship, work, other, study. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Business Visa
Residence type #1 of 5
Visa for investors and entrepreneurs with approved investment; fees based on volume (below 100 million NPR: 400 USD/year; 100–1,000 million: 200 USD/year; above 1,000 million: free) (Department of Immigration).
Requirements
- Recommendation from the Department of Industry and acceptance of foreign investment
- Company registration and PAN/VAT certificates
- Industrial monitoring and progression report
Documentation
- Foreign investment acceptance letter and registration
- PAN/VAT and share certificates
- Passport
- Fees
Frequently asked questions about residence in Nepal
How many types of residence permits are there in Nepal?
Nepal offers 5 residence permit types, grouped into the categories entrepreneurship, work, other, study. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Nepal last?
Durations vary by permit type: 1 year (renewable; 5-year option); For the contract period (renewable); 1 year (renewable); For the study period (renewable). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Nepal be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Nepal (5 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Nepal?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Passport; Tasas. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Nepal lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 15 years’ residence (s. 5(4)(d)) — special-contribution route. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Nepal.
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