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Working Visa & Expatriate Labor Clearances

Mandatory work permits, national advertisement verification certificates, and Department of Immigration work visa renewals for foreign professionals.

On this page
  1. Expatriate staff quotas
  2. Eligibility
  3. Requirements
  4. Process
  5. Frequently asked questions

Foreign professionals working under a Nepalese organisation may require a route involving work permits, labour recommendations, and line-ministry coordination.

Expatriate staff quotas

Organisations engaging foreign personnel may also need to understand quota applications and labour clearances.

Eligibility

  • Foreign professionals working under a Nepalese organisation
  • Organisations engaging foreign personnel

Requirements

  • A labour-permit recommendation and line-ministry endorsement may be required.
  • Work visa renewals should be reviewed before expiry.

Process

  1. 1

    Assess

    Clarify the activity, applicant, entity, and intended period.

  2. 2

    Classify

    Identify the statutory route that matches the purpose.

  3. 3

    Prepare

    Collect and review the evidence that may support the route.

  4. 4

    Coordinate

    Understand the offices, endorsements, and follow-up steps involved.

Frequently asked questions

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 following the relevant labour-permit recommendation and line-ministry endorsement.

General information only. Requirements depend on the facts of each case and can change, so confirm the current position before filing.

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    Practical assistance for foreign investors, business representatives, and eligible dependants preparing a Nepal Business Visa recommendation and application. The Department of Industry and Department of Immigration decide recommendations and visas.

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  • Business Visa Renewal Assistance

    Practical assistance for foreign investors, authorized representatives, and eligible dependents preparing a Nepal business visa renewal, including document review and guidance on the Department of Industry recommendation and Department of Immigration application stages.

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  • Foreign Investor Visa Assistance

    Practical assistance for foreign investors preparing a Nepal business visa application and Department of Industry recommendation, with document review and clear guidance on the separate roles of government authorities.

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