Nepal•AsiaResidential Visa (Retiree)
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 age 60+ intending to retire and live in Nepal without conducting business. Requires proof of minimum annual income of USD 20,000.
The Retiree Residential Visa is designed for foreign nationals aged 60 and above who wish to retire and settle in Nepal. It requires proof of minimum annual income of USD 20,000 and a health certificate. This visa allows for long-term residency without conducting business operations.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
20,000 USD
per year
Minimum Savings
20,000 USD
Personal
Education
None or higher
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
Certificate of regular income of USD 20,000+ per year
Health certificate
From TU Teaching Hospital, Nepal
Embassy NOC
No Objection Certificate from home country embassy
Proof of age/retirement
Evidence of completing 60 years or retirement documents
Character certificate
Police clearance from home country
OptionalExpenditure statement
For renewals, statement of expenditure in Nepal
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Advantages
- No visa fees
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Can bring family members
- Renewable annually
- Clear requirements and process
- Peaceful retirement destination
Considerations
- Age 60+ requirement
- Requires USD 20,000 annual income
- Annual renewal required
- Must submit expenditure documentation
- Ministry approval process lengthy
- Health certificate required
Application Process
Verify retirement status
Provide evidence of retirement or completion of 60 years
Gather financial documents
Collect bank statements and income documentation showing USD 20,000/year
Obtain health certificate
Get health certificate from TU Teaching Hospital
Obtain embassy NOC
Get No Objection Certificate from home country embassy in Nepal
Prepare all documents
Compile passport, photos, and supporting documents
Apply at Ministry of Home Affairs
Submit residential visa application to Ministry
Receive Ministry approval
Ministry reviews and approves application
Obtain visa from Department of Immigration
Department issues residential visa
Application Forms
Residential Visa Application
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