Category: Investor / Business / Startup Visa
Overview: Nepal's Investor/Business Visa facilitates foreign investment and business operations by providing long-term stay options for entrepreneurs, investors, and their essential staff. It aims to attract FDI across various sectors.
Eligibility: Requires proof of significant capital investment in an approved business or employment in a foreign-invested enterprise in Nepal. Project approval from relevant government bodies is often necessary.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 60 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/
Summary: Nepal's Investor/Business Visa targets foreign entrepreneurs and investors. It requires significant capital or employment in an an approved foreign-invested company, offering a path to operate a business in Nepal.