Nepal•AsiaResidential Visa (Investor)
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 who have invested minimum USD 100,000 in industrial enterprises in Nepal. Pathway to permanent residency.
The Investor Residential Visa is for foreign nationals making substantial investments in Nepalese industrial enterprises. A minimum investment of USD 100,000 qualifies applicants for long-term residency. This visa is renewable annually and provides a clear pathway to permanent residency status.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
100,000 USD
Investment Required
100,000 USD
Personal
Education
None or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current passport with validity
Passport photos
Recent biometric photos
Investment proof
Documentation of USD 100,000+ investment
Industrial enterprise registration
Official registration documents
Share registry
Shareholding and company documentation
PAN/VAT certificate
Tax identification certificate
Bank statements
Proof of capital investment
Department recommendation
From Department of Industry/Commerce
Tax clearance
For renewals, tax clearance certificate required
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Advantages
- Clear pathway to permanent residency
- No visa fees for investors
- Can bring family members
- Renewable annually
- Long-term residency status
- Significant investment protection
Considerations
- Requires substantial USD 100,000 investment
- Industrial enterprise requirement
- Must maintain business operations
- Annual renewal required
- Ministry approval process lengthy
Application Process
Make qualifying investment
Invest minimum USD 100,000 in industrial enterprise in Nepal
Register industrial enterprise
Register the industrial enterprise with government agencies
Gather documents
Collect investment proof, registration documents, and financial records
Get Department recommendation
Obtain recommendation from Department of Industry/Commerce
Apply to Ministry of Home Affairs
Submit residential visa application to Ministry for approval
Receive Ministry approval
Ministry reviews and approves application
Obtain visa from Department of Immigration
Department issues residential visa based on Ministry approval
Application Forms
Residential Visa Application
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