Visa requirements

Nepal

General visa requirements for travelling to Nepal. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.

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Business visa (Business Visa - Investment 10-100 Million NPR)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

Maximum stay: 1825 days
Processing time: After Department of Industry recommendation and site inspection
Fee: $20 USD per month, $200 USD per year, or $500 USD for 5 years
Validity: Minimum 1 month up to 5 years
Entry: Multiple entry

Business visa requires recommendation letter from Department of Industry. Reduced fees apply for investors with 10-100 million NPR investment. Department of Industry conducts site inspection to verify investment before issuing recommendation.

Eligibility

Financial
Investment amount between 10 million and 100 million NPR

Minimum funds: 10-100 million NPR

Documents you need

Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-size photographs
Invitation letter
Host requirements: Recommendation letter from Department of Industry, Foreign Investment Acceptance Letter
Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

Form name: Business Visa Application Form; Form url: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/
Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.

Accepted documents: Copy of Company Registration Certificate, PAN/VAT certificate, Share certificate, Industry registration certificate, latest tax clearance
Business plan
Provide a business plan showing the activity, funding, market and expected costs.

Minimum investment: 10-100 million NPR; Must include financials: Yes

How to apply

Document gathering
Establish business entity and obtain company registration, foreign investment acceptance
Document submission
Submit documents to Department of Industry for site inspection
Processing wait
Wait for site inspection and recommendation letter
Fee payment
Pay reduced business visa fee
Visa collection
Collect passport with business visa

Business visa (Business Visa - Investment under 10 Million NPR)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

Maximum stay: 1825 days
Processing time: After Department of Industry recommendation and site inspection
Fee: $35 USD per month, $400 USD per year, or $1000 USD for 5 years
Validity: Minimum 1 month up to 5 years
Entry: Multiple entry

Business visa requires recommendation letter from Department of Industry or concerned government agency. Department of Industry conducts site inspection to verify investment and business operations before issuing recommendation. Applicable for investors with less than 10 million NPR investment.

Eligibility

Purpose of visit
For foreign investors and business owners conducting business operations in Nepal
Includes
- Business operations
- investment activities
- company management
Financial
Investment amount less than 10 million NPR

Minimum funds: Less than 10 million NPR

Documents you need

Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-size photographs
Invitation letter
Host requirements: Recommendation letter from Department of Industry, Foreign Investment Acceptance Letter from Department of Industry
Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

Form name: Business Visa Application Form; Form url: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/
Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.

Accepted documents: Copy of Company Registration Certificate, PAN/VAT certificate, Share certificate, Industry registration certificate
Business plan
Provide a business plan showing the activity, funding, market and expected costs.

Minimum investment: Less than 10 million NPR; Must include financials: Yes

How to apply

Document gathering
Establish business entity and obtain company registration, foreign investment acceptance from Department of Industry
Document submission
Submit documents to Department of Industry for site inspection and recommendation
Processing wait
Wait for Department of Industry site inspection and recommendation letter
Online application
Complete online business visa application
Fee payment
Pay business visa fee based on duration chosen
Visa collection
Collect passport with business visa

Business visa (Business Visa - Investment over 100 Million NPR)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

Maximum stay: 1825 days
Processing time: After Department of Industry recommendation and site inspection
Fee: Free
Validity: Minimum 1 month up to 5 years
Entry: Multiple entry

No visa fees for investors with over 100 million NPR investment. Requires Department of Industry recommendation letter after site inspection. This is to encourage major foreign investment in Nepal.

Eligibility

Financial
Investment amount over 100 million NPR

Minimum funds: Over 100 million NPR

Documents you need

Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-size photographs
Invitation letter
Host requirements: Recommendation letter from Department of Industry, Foreign Investment Acceptance Letter
Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

Form name: Business Visa Application Form; Form url: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/
Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.

Accepted documents: Company Registration Certificate, PAN/VAT certificate, Share certificate, Industry registration certificate, latest tax clearance, proof of investment over 100 million NPR
Business plan
Provide a business plan showing the activity, funding, market and expected costs.

Minimum investment: Over 100 million NPR; Must include financials: Yes

How to apply

Document gathering
Establish business entity and obtain company registration, foreign investment acceptance, proof of over 100 million NPR investment
Document submission
Submit documents to Department of Industry for site inspection
Processing wait
Wait for site inspection and recommendation letter
Visa collection
Collect free business visa

This information is provided for general guidance only. Visa requirements can change frequently and may vary by nationality. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for assistance.