Nepal•AsiaResidential Visa (General)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-42 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-term residential visa for foreign nationals intending to reside in Nepal permanently without conducting business. For those capable of outstanding contributions to Nepal.
The General Residential Visa is for foreign nationals who wish to reside permanently in Nepal. It is also available to individuals with international reputation or those capable of making extraordinary contributions to Nepal's cultural, social, or economic development. Requires proof of minimum annual income of USD 20,000.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
20,000 USD
per year
Minimum Savings
20,000 USD
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AF, CM, ET, GH, IQ, LR, NG, PK, PS, SO, SZ, SY, UZ, ZW
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current passport with sufficient validity
Passport photos
Recent biometric photos
Bank statement
Certified document showing USD 20,000 available funds
Income certificate
Certified document of regular income USD 20,000+ per year
Health certificate
From recognized medical institution in Nepal
Embassy NOC
No Objection Certificate from home country embassy
Character certificate
Police clearance or character reference
Credential documentation
Evidence of contributions or expertise
OptionalExpenditure statement
For renewals, statement of annual expenditure in Nepal
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- No visa fees
- Clear pathway to permanent residency
- Can bring family members
- Renewable annually
- Option for exceptional individuals
Considerations
- Requires USD 20,000 annual income
- Annual renewal with documentation required
- Ministry approval process lengthy
- Health certificate required
- Embassy NOC required
Application Process
Gather financial documents
Prepare bank statements and income documentation
Obtain health certificate
Get health certificate from approved medical institution in Nepal
Obtain embassy NOC
Get No Objection Certificate from home country embassy
Prepare character documentation
Gather character certificate and credentials
Submit to Ministry of Home Affairs
Apply for residential visa approval at Ministry
Ministry approval
Ministry reviews and grants approval
Apply at Department of Immigration
Department issues residential visa
Application Forms
Residential Visa Application
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