Nepal•AsiaWorking Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
7-14 days
Application Fee
60 USD
Stay Duration
Up to 1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for foreign nationals intending to work in Nepal. Requires job offer, labor permit from Department of Labour, and work agreement from Ministry of Home Affairs.
The Working Visa is for foreign nationals who have secured employment in Nepal. The visa is employer-specific and tied to the employment contract. Applicants must obtain labor permits from the Department of Labour and work agreements from the Ministry of Home Affairs before applying. This is a multi-step process involving several government agencies.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current valid passport
Passport photos
Recent passport-sized photos
Employment contract
Signed job offer or employment contract
Labor permit
Issued by Department of Labour, Nepal
Work agreement
From Ministry of Home Affairs
Line agency recommendation
From concerned Ministry of Government of Nepal
Educational credentials
Certificates and qualifications for the position
Character certificate
Police clearance
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Advantages
- Allows legal employment in Nepal
- Renewable with continued employment
- Supports long-term career development
- Clear legal framework for workers
Considerations
- Complex multi-step application process
- Employer-dependent status
- Requires government approvals from multiple agencies
- Tied to specific employer
- Cannot change employment easily
- No dependents allowed
- No pathway to permanent residency
Application Process
Secure employment
Obtain job offer from Nepalese employer
Obtain labor permit
Get labor permit from Department of Labour
Get work agreement
Obtain work agreement from Ministry of Home Affairs
Get line agency recommendation
Obtain recommendation from concerned Ministry of Government of Nepal
Apply at Department of Immigration
Submit working visa application with all approvals
Pay visa fee
Pay USD 60/month or USD 30/half month
Receive working visa
Visa stamped in passport
Application Forms
Working Visa Application Form
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