Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: The Nepal Residential Visa allows eligible foreigners to reside long-term in Nepal for purposes such as investment, work, marriage to a Nepali citizen, or retirement, serving as the primary path for extended legal stay.
Eligibility: Key eligibility includes marriage to a Nepali citizen, significant investment (e.g., minimum $100,000), obtaining a valid work permit, or proving sufficient foreign pension/income for retirees.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.immigration.gov.np/page/residential-visa
Summary: The Nepal Residential Visa facilitates long-term foreign residence. Key eligibility involves marriage to a Nepali citizen, substantial investment, employment, or retirement, offering an extended legal stay.