Southern Asia · Immigration

Nepal

13 immigration routes

Nepal sits in Southern Asia. Its immigration system runs 13 distinct routes — led by work, investment and family, each set out in official law. 12 of them cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.

Immigration routes
13across 10 route categories, each set out in official law
Source-cited routes
12 of 13cite an official government source, with the date we last read it
Largest category
Work2 of the 13 routes — see them under Work below
Region
Southern Asia
Capital
Kathmandu
Population
29,618,118
Official language
Nepali
Currency
NPR
Time zone
UTC+05:45
Source-cited pathways

Immigration routes

All 13 routes, grouped by purpose — 12 of 13 cite an official government source directly. Any route below without one says so on the route.

Work

1 of 2 says who you can bring
2 routes

For a foreign national appointed or contracted to work in Nepal with labour approval and the relevant government recommendation.

Can bring: spouse, dependants, children
Official government source: immigration.gov.np · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

Investment

2 routes

Talent & merit

1 route

Study

1 of 1 says who you can bring
1 route

For an admitted foreign student, researcher, teacher or professor undertaking approved academic work in Nepal.

Can bring: spouse, children
Official government source: immigration.gov.np · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

Family

2 of 2 say who you can bring
2 routes

Independent means

1 route

Short stay & visit

1 route

For temporary tourism, sightseeing, visiting friends or family, and entry for a business meeting.

Official government source: immigration.gov.np · checked 2026-07-26 · 3 sources

Humanitarian protection

0 of 1 source-cited
1 route

Ancestry & return

1 route

Transit

1 route

For an air traveller passing through Nepal to another country, including an overnight connection.

Official government source: immigration.gov.np · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

Official sources

Compiled by António Mira, founder · How we verify our data · Not legal advice — immigration rules and thresholds change; confirm with the official sources above before deciding.

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