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Dependent Visa Renewal Assistance helps dependents of foreign nationals holding a Nepal Working Visa prepare for a renewal application. The Department of Immigration (DOI) says dependent applications are based on the principal applicant’s Working Visa and a recommendation from the relevant Government line agency that identifies each dependent. A dependent visa does not permit employment, and renewal or continued eligibility is not guaranteed.
Who this service is for
This service is for a dependent whose Nepal stay is linked to a foreign national’s Working Visa. DOI’s published guidance places dependent visas under the Working Visa category and says the recommendation should identify each person and their relationship to the principal applicant. The sponsoring worker’s visa status and the recommendation requirements confirmed by the responsible agency therefore matter to a renewal. “Dependent Visa” is the term used in DOI’s Working Visa FAQ. It is distinct from a Relationship Visa, a separate Non-Tourist category for qualifying relatives of Nepali citizens. If the applicant is not linked to a foreign national’s Working Visa, confirm the correct category with DOI before preparing an application.
Documents and information to confirm
DOI’s published sources do not provide a complete, separate renewal checklist for every dependent situation. Its guidance for dependent visa applications identifies the following recommendation details. Confirm with DOI and the relevant line agency whether the recommendation must be renewed or updated for your case, and whether other records are required: - A recommendation from the relevant Government line agency requesting a dependent visa. The official guidance says it should identify each dependent by name, passport number, and relationship to the principal applicant.
- The principal applicant’s Working Visa information and evidence of the dependent’s relationship, in the format the responsible authority specifies.
- The dependent’s valid passport, current Nepal visa, and online application details, as directed by DOI’s current filing instructions. Before relying on a previous file, check whether the recommendation covers the renewal period and contains the correct passport details. If a passport, family relationship, sponsoring employment, or the principal applicant’s visa has changed, ask the responsible agency and DOI what updated evidence they require. Do not assume a prior recommendation or checklist will automatically be accepted.
How dependent visa renewal works
- Check the visa link. Confirm the dependent’s visa category and expiry date, and check the sponsoring worker’s current Working Visa status.
- Contact the sponsoring line agency. Ask for its current renewal instructions and whether it must issue or update a recommendation identifying the dependent by name, passport number, and relationship.
- Confirm and assemble the records. Check DOI’s current application channel and confirm which passport, visa, relationship, and other supporting records are required for this renewal.
- Submit to the Department of Immigration. File as DOI directs. The Department reviews the application and decides whether to renew and the conditions of any visa issued.
- Check the visa conditions. Review the issued visa’s validity and conditions. A dependent visa holder may not work in Nepal on that visa; ask DOI about the separate process before taking employment.
Important limits
Immigration Nepal is an independent advisory service, not part of the Government of Nepal. We can help organize information and prepare questions or application materials based on official instructions. We cannot issue a visa, obtain a line agency recommendation on an applicant’s behalf unless the authority permits it, decide eligibility, or promise approval or processing time. DOI’s FAQ confirms that people staying in Nepal on a dependent visa cannot work. Employment requires the appropriate separate approvals and visa. Confirm current fees, filing arrangements, supporting documents, and renewal conditions with DOI because these details may depend on the applicant and current official instructions.
Plan your renewal
Start by checking the visa expiry date and the sponsoring worker’s current visa and line agency contact. For help organizing a dependent renewal file or understanding which questions to raise with the authorities, contact Immigration Nepal.
Eligibility
- The applicant is a family member whose Nepal visa is linked to a foreign national’s Working Visa.
- The sponsoring worker has a Working Visa, and the relevant Government line agency can confirm and provide any recommendation required for the renewal.
- The Department of Immigration determines eligibility and whether to renew; these conditions do not guarantee issuance.
Requirements
- DOI guidance for dependent visa applications calls for a line agency recommendation identifying each dependent by name, passport number, and relationship; confirm whether an updated recommendation is required for renewal.
- Confirm the current renewal application channel and any additional requirements directly with DOI and the sponsoring ministry.
- A dependent visa does not authorize employment in Nepal.
Documents to prepare
- Line agency recommendation identifying the dependent by name, passport number, and relationship to the Working Visa holder; confirm whether an updated recommendation is needed for renewal.
- Principal applicant’s current Working Visa information.
- Dependent’s valid passport and current Nepal visa, subject to DOI’s current filing instructions.
- Relationship evidence requested by the relevant ministry or DOI; confirm the required form and format before filing.
Process
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Check the principal visa and expiry date
Confirm the dependent’s visa category, expiry date, and the sponsoring worker’s current Working Visa status.
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Request an updated ministry recommendation
Ask the relevant ministry or line agency for current renewal instructions and ensure the recommendation identifies each dependent by name, passport number, and relationship.
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Confirm and assemble supporting records
Check DOI’s current application channel and confirm which passport, visa, relationship, and other supporting records are required for this renewal.
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Submit to the Department of Immigration
File as DOI directs. The Department reviews the application and decides whether to renew and the conditions of any visa issued.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply to renew a Nepal dependent visa?
This service concerns a family member whose Nepal visa is linked to a foreign national’s Working Visa. DOI’s guidance says dependent applications rely on the principal applicant’s Working Visa and a recommendation from the relevant ministry. DOI decides each application.
What recommendation is needed for a dependent visa?
DOI says the relevant ministry or line agency should recommend the dependent visa and include each dependent’s name, passport number, and relationship to the principal applicant. Confirm current renewal instructions with that agency and DOI.
Is there a separate published document checklist for every renewal?
The official sources consulted do not provide a complete dependent-specific renewal checklist for every situation. Confirm the required application, passport, current visa, relationship evidence, and any additional records with DOI and the sponsoring ministry before filing.
Can a dependent visa holder work in Nepal?
No. DOI states that a person staying in Nepal on a dependent visa cannot work. Ask DOI about the separate Working Visa and work approval requirements before accepting employment.
Does Immigration Nepal approve or renew the visa?
No. Immigration Nepal is an independent advisory service. The Department of Immigration reviews and decides visa applications; we can help organize information but cannot guarantee eligibility, approval, or timing.
General information only. Requirements depend on the facts of each case and can change, so confirm the current position before filing.