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Advisory & Visa Counsel in Nepal Kathmandu

Navigate Nepal's immigration process with clarity and confidence.

Practical guidance for foreign nationals, families, employers, investors and organisations navigating Nepal's immigration requirements.

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  • Nepal-focused regulatory counsel
  • End-to-end statutory coordination
  • Dedicated individual & corporate desks
Professional immigration document review in a Kathmandu office
Kathmandu office consultation
Visa pathway guide

Not sure which visa applies to your stay?

Select your objective
  • Commercial & Business Operations
    Foreign founders, corporate directors & representative offices.
    BUSINESS VISA
  • Direct Employment in Nepal
    Skilled foreign technicians, managers & specialists
    WORKING VISA
  • Capital & Foreign Direct Investment
    FDI equity capital deployment & venture setup
    INVESTOR STATUS
  • Development, Research & Missions
    INGOs, researchers, bilateral staff & fellows.
    NON-TOURIST
  • Accompanying Family Members
    Legal spouses and children of primary visa holders
    DEPENDENT VISA

Non-Tourist: Dedicated pathways for INGO staff, researchers, and diplomatic missions.

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Find the route that fits your purpose in Nepal.

Immigration procedures shouldn't feel uncertain.

In Nepal, securing residency or lawful work authorization is rarely a one-desk task. It requires synchronized approvals across the Department of Immigration, Department of Industry, Line Ministries (Health, Education, or Infrastructure), the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Inland Revenue Department.

Immigration Nepal provides upfront procedural certainty. We clarify statutory prerequisites, verify eligibility thresholds, and audit physical documentation dossiers before any official government submission takes place.

Before submission Practical case support
  1. Map the routeVisa category and eligibility.
  2. Check the dossierDocuments and evidence.
  3. Coordinate filingApprovals and next steps.
A pre-filing document review can identify missing information before submission.

What we clarify before you commit

  • Precise Visa Classification: Identification of the exact statutory category matching your physical purpose rather than makeshift tourist stays.
  • Notarization & Authentication Standards: Home-country apostille or embassy attestations required by Nepalese ministries.
  • Inter-Ministerial Approvals: Line-ministry recommendations, Labor Department clearances, and Department of Industry endorsements.
  • Strict Statutory Timelines: Realistic operational sequencing to prevent lapse into 150-day tourist overstay penalties.
  • Entry & Re-entry Conditions: Multi-entry endorsements and foreign travel provisions without jeopardizing status continuity.
  • Post-Approval Tax Responsibilities: Employer PAN registration, individual withholding taxes, and annual audit filings.
Have a specific or time-sensitive immigration case in Nepal?
Consult our Kathmandu advisory team

Immigration services & classifications

Procedural assistance across principal statutory visa classes recognized under the Immigration Act 2049 and Immigration Rules 2051 of Nepal.

Business & Investor Visa

For foreign shareholders, company directors, authorized liaison officers, and individual investors deploying verified capital into Nepalese registered companies.

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Guidance built around clarity, discretion, and local knowledge.

Administrative pathways in Nepal require thorough inter-ministerial navigation. We combine legal precision with daily administrative coordination to deliver predictable outcomes.

  • Nepal-Focused Expertise

    Deep, nuanced command of the Immigration Act, ministerial circulars, labor quota regulations, and the operational criteria of the Department of Immigration in Kalikasthan.

  • Predictable Guidance

    Clear, transparent counsel upfront. We state necessary evidentiary standards, government statutory fee structures, and procedural prerequisites before filing commences.

  • End-to-End Coordination

    From drafting board resolutions and securing line ministry endorsements to accompanying applicants for official biometric issuance in Kathmandu.

  • Corporate & Private Clients

    Tailored services for multinational enterprises managing expatriate workforces, as well as foreign executives, investors, and independent families.

A straightforward, sequenced process.

Three practical stages to understand the route, prepare the documents and move forward.

  1. 01

    Tell us your situation

    We review your intended activities, planned duration in Nepal, corporate framework, travel schedules, and current passport / visa history.

    Deliverable: Preliminary statutory route feasibility memo and required dossier checklist.
  2. 02

    Determine & clear the route

    We identify the relevant ministry approvals (Ministry of Industry, Labor, or Home Affairs), draft corporate resolutions, and verify foreign document apostilles.

    Deliverable: Secured ministry endorsements, formal quota allocations, and compiled legal application.
  3. 03

    Prepare, file, and proceed

    We lodge the petition with the Department of Immigration, coordinate expedited biometric scheduling, manage fee disbursements, and secure final visa stamps.

    Deliverable: Executed visa endorsements, calendar day-count register, and renewal reminder schedule.

Questions we are often asked

Concise, statutory answers to routine procedural uncertainties encountered by international clients in Nepal.

Which visa do I need to work lawfully in Nepal?

Foreign nationals cannot work lawfully in Nepal under a Tourist or Business visa. Lawful employment requires a formal Working Visa issued by the Department of Immigration following a labor permit recommendation from the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and line ministry endorsement. Expatriate staff quotas also apply.

Can a tourist visa be converted into a business or working visa inside Nepal?

Yes. Foreign nationals holding an active tourist visa may convert into a Business or Working visa from within Kathmandu, provided all statutory approvals (e.g., Department of Industry foreign direct investment registration or Ministry work permit clearance) are finalized before the tourist visa's validity or annual 150-day limit expires.

What documents are required to obtain a business visa for Nepal?

Key prerequisites include: Company Registration Certificate from the OCR, Department of Industry FDI Approval or Shareholder Ledger, Tax Clearance / Audit Certificate, Bank Inward Remittance Certificate verifying legal fund transfer into Nepal, and an official Department of Industry recommendation letter.

How long can a foreign national remain in Nepal each calendar year?

Under statutory immigration rules, foreign nationals holding a Tourist visa may remain for a strict maximum of 150 days per calendar year (January 1 to December 31). Stays beyond 150 days without transition to a statutory visa category (Business, Non-Tourist, Working, or Dependent) incur per-day statutory fines and overstay penalties.

Can foreign companies sponsor personnel without a registered entity in Nepal?

Generally no. Sponsorship of working or long-term business visas requires an onshore legal presence, such as a registered subsidiary, registered branch office, or bilateral project counterpart. Our desk advises international firms on optimal structure selection to achieve lawful personnel residency.

What is the procedure for extending an existing business or dependent visa?

Visa extensions must be initiated at least 15 to 30 days before expiration. The process involves submitting an updated annual tax clearance certificate, annual progress report to the Department of Industry, active relationship confirmation (for dependents), and lodging the extension request at the Department of Immigration in Kalikasthan.

Tools for your next step

Use our practical calculators to get a clearer starting point for your immigration situation in Nepal.

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Nepal Tourist Visa Overstay Fine Calculator

Estimate possible overstay charges using your visa expiry date and calculation date.

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Immigration briefs & practice notes

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Start with understanding your immigration situation.

Tell us about your organization or individual plans in Nepal. Our advisory team will review your objectives against relevant statutory categories and outline the proper legal path forward.

  • Direct response within 1 business day with actionable preliminary route guidance.
  • Strictly confidential case evaluation under professional advocate privilege.
  • Advisory Chambers: Chandragiri Galli, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province 44600, Nepal.
Telephone 976-8717747 Open: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Direct Intake Email info@immigrationnepal.com Direct confidential review

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