Residential Visa (Retiree)
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Residential Visa (Retiree)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

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

Optional

Expenditure statement

For renewals, statement of expenditure in Nepal

Optional

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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

1

Verify retirement status

Provide evidence of retirement or completion of 60 years

2

Gather financial documents

Collect bank statements and income documentation showing USD 20,000/year

3

Obtain health certificate

Get health certificate from TU Teaching Hospital

4

Obtain embassy NOC

Get No Objection Certificate from home country embassy in Nepal

5

Prepare all documents

Compile passport, photos, and supporting documents

6

Apply at Ministry of Home Affairs

Submit residential visa application to Ministry

7

Receive Ministry approval

Ministry reviews and approves application

8

Obtain visa from Department of Immigration

Department issues residential visa

Application Forms

Residential Visa Application

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