Category: Work Visa
Overview: The Nepal Work Visa allows foreign nationals to live and work in Nepal for a specific employer, requiring a confirmed job offer and necessary departmental approvals from the Department of Labor and Immigration. It's renewable annually.
Eligibility: Requires a valid job offer from a Nepali employer, proof that no qualified Nepali national is available for the role, and multiple governmental approvals from relevant ministries and the Department of Labor.
Application Fee (approx.): $90 USD
Processing Time: ~75 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: Yes
Official Government Page: https://www.immigration.gov.np/
Summary: This visa enables foreign professionals to work legally in Nepal. Key eligibility includes a job offer from a Nepali company and government approvals. Main benefit is legal residence and employment, contributing to Nepal's development.