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title: "Nepal Business visa requirements 2026: NPR 20M+ needed"
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updated: 2026-10-12
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Nepal · Business / Startup

# Nepal Business visa

**Investment needed:** NPR 20M+ ≈ $130k

Business visa for foreign investors and business persons

Checked against official sources on 12 Oct 2026, some details partly verified [Record corrected 13 Oct 2026](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/corrections/#change-np-business-visa) [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **Investment needed:** NPR 20M+ ≈ $130k (An investment of at least NPR 20,000,000 (≈ $130,000) · Minimum foreign investment under the notice of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies of 14 November 2022, which is the basis of the Foreign Investment Acceptance letter; investors in IT sectors through the automatic route have no minimum. A fee of $35 a month · Business visa fee for investment up to NPR 100 million: USD 35 a month, USD 400 a year or USD 1,000 for 5 years (Department of Immigration fee table). A fee of $20 a month · Business visa fee for investment above NPR 100 million: USD 20 a month, USD 200 a year or USD 500 for 5 years; no fee for investment of NPR 1,000 million or more (Department of Immigration fee table).)
- **First stay:** 5 yrs (Issued for at least 1 month and up to 1 year, or for 5 years at a time, with multiple re-entry included whatever the period.)
- **Who can apply:** Any passport
- **Work:** Limited (The holder may conduct the approved business or investment in Nepal.)

## Key facts

Business visa is a business / startup route for Nepal. Applicants need an investment of NPR 20M+ ≈ $130k. You can stay 5 yrs, renewable. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.

- **Money needed:** NPR 20M+ ≈ $130k
- **Government fees:** $35/mo · $20/mo
- **First stay:** 5 yrs

## Cost, time and long term

To apply: 2 government fees listed below; investment NPR 20M+ ≈ $130k. No lawyer or agent fee is included.

**Government fees: $35/mo · $20/mo**

- $35 a month Business visa fee for investment up to NPR 100 million (≈ $652,000): USD 35 a month, USD 400 a year or USD 1,000 for 5 years (Department of Immigration fee table).
- $20 a month Business visa fee for investment above NPR 100 million (≈ $652,000): USD 20 a month, USD 200 a year or USD 500 for 5 years; no fee for investment of NPR 1,000 million (≈ $6,520,000) or more (Department of Immigration fee table).

**Invested and held: NPR 20M+ ≈ $130k**

- NPR 20,000,000 (≈ $130,000) Minimum foreign investment under the notice of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies of 14 November 2022, which is the basis of the Foreign Investment Acceptance letter; investors in IT sectors through the automatic route have no minimum.

**Renewal: Renewable**

The business visa is issued for 1 month to 1 year, or for 5 years at a time.

[Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal](https://immigration.gov.np/visa-information)

## Why this route may not fit

Check this before you apply.

- Work rights are limited

### What you'll need

#### Who can apply

- The applicant is a foreign investor or business person investing or doing business in Nepal, or an authorised representative.
- The foreign investment has been accepted by the Department of Industry, with a minimum investment of NPR 20 million (≈ $130,000).

#### What you must show

- Visa fee of USD 35 a month, USD 400 a year or USD 1,000 for 5 years for investment up to NPR 100 million (≈ $652,000).
- Visa fee of USD 20 a month, USD 200 a year or USD 500 for 5 years for investment above NPR 100 million (≈ $652,000), and no fee from NPR 1,000 million (≈ $6,520,000).

#### Documents

- A recommendation letter from the Department of Industry and the Foreign Investment Acceptance letter.
- The company registration certificate, PAN or VAT certificate and industry registration certificate.
- A share certificate, mandatory if the investment is above NPR 10 million (≈ $65,200).
- The latest tax clearance and, for renewal, a progress report of the company.

#### Steps

1. The Department of Industry recommends the visa period after reviewing investment level, performance, employment generated and tax paid.
2. Apply to the Department of Immigration; the Visa Facilitation Unit at the Department of Industry handles issue and renewal for investors.

## What happens at day 183

How Nepal decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

- **Stay on this route:** **Up to 5 years at first, renewable**
- **Tax residence:** - **At least 183 days in any continuous 365-day period** A natural person present in Nepal for 183 days or more in a continuous 365-day period is resident.
- **Foreign-source income:** Residence is tested by ordinary place of abode, by presence of 183 days or more in any continuous 365-day period, or by posting abroad by the Government of Nepal.

[All tax rules for Nepal](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/nepal/tax/) Tax records checked 12 Oct 2026

**Full official text**

Multiple-entry business visa for foreign investors, their authorised representatives and dependants where foreign investment has been approved by the Department of Industry, issued for 1 month to 1 year or for 5 years at a time. (sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

#### What you must show and pay

- An investment of at least NPR 20,000,000 (≈ $130,000) · Minimum foreign investment under the notice of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies of 14 November 2022, which is the basis of the Foreign Investment Acceptance letter; investors in IT sectors through the automatic route have no minimum. (source 3)
- A fee of $35 a month · Business visa fee for investment up to NPR 100 million (≈ $652,000): USD 35 a month, USD 400 a year or USD 1,000 for 5 years (Department of Immigration fee table). (source 5)
- A fee of $20 a month · Business visa fee for investment above NPR 100 million (≈ $652,000): USD 20 a month, USD 200 a year or USD 500 for 5 years; no fee for investment of NPR 1,000 million (≈ $6,520,000) or more (Department of Immigration fee table). (source 5)

#### Requirements

- The applicant is a foreign investor or business person investing or doing business in Nepal, or an authorised representative. (sources 1, 2)
- The foreign investment has been accepted by the Department of Industry, with a minimum investment of NPR 20 million (≈ $130,000). (sources 1, 3)
- Visa fee of USD 35 a month, USD 400 a year or USD 1,000 for 5 years for investment up to NPR 100 million (≈ $652,000). (source 5)
- Visa fee of USD 20 a month, USD 200 a year or USD 500 for 5 years for investment above NPR 100 million (≈ $652,000), and no fee from NPR 1,000 million (≈ $6,520,000). (source 5)
- A recommendation letter from the Department of Industry and the Foreign Investment Acceptance letter. (sources 1, 2)
- The company registration certificate, PAN or VAT certificate and industry registration certificate. (sources 1, 2)
- A share certificate, mandatory if the investment is above NPR 10 million (≈ $65,200). (source 1)
- The latest tax clearance and, for renewal, a progress report of the company. (sources 1, 2)
- The Department of Industry recommends the visa period after reviewing investment level, performance, employment generated and tax paid. (source 2)
- Apply to the Department of Immigration; the Visa Facilitation Unit at the Department of Industry handles issue and renewal for investors. (sources 3, 1)

#### Stay

- Issued for at least 1 month and up to 1 year, or for 5 years at a time, with multiple re-entry included whatever the period.
- First stay: 1 to 60 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

#### Work

The holder may conduct the approved business or investment in Nepal.

#### Family

Dependants of the investor are granted a business visa on the same recommendation.

#### Fine print

The Department of Immigration fee table gives the fees shown here. The department’s visa-information page and a 2021 Department of Industry page give lower amounts: USD 30 a month below NPR 10 million (≈ $65,200), USD 10 a month up to NPR 100 million (≈ $652,000) and no fee above that.

Checked 2026-10-12 · partly verified

## Official sources

1. [Visa information (visa categories, residential, business, study and non-tourist visas)](https://immigration.gov.np/visa-information) · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-11
2. [Visa recommendation for foreign investors, business visa and residential visa](https://doind.gov.np/visa-recommendations) · Department of Industry, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-11
3. [Foreign Investment in Nepal 2024 (minimum foreign investment threshold and visa facilitation)](https://doind.gov.np/uploads/notices/Notices-20241018003346281.pdf) · Department of Industry, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Nepal Gazette notice on visa fees (Schedule 9 of the Immigration Regulation)](https://immigration.gov.np/download-notice-file/Notices-202605082108438555.pdf) · Government of Nepal, Ministry of Home Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
5. [Visa fees and documents (Nepal visa types and requirements)](https://immigration.gov.np/visa-fees-and-documents) · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-12

## Business visa and its alternatives

| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business visa | Needs an investment of NPR 20M+ ≈ $130k | 5 yr, renewable | Limited |
| [SMART Visa S · 2 years](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/smart-s-2yr/) Thailand | Needs savings of ฿600k+ ≈ $18k | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
| [Business Manager](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/business-manager/) Japan | Needs an investment of ¥30M+ ≈ $189k | 5 yr, renewable | Limited |
| [Golden · Entrepreneur](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/golden-entrepreneur/) United Arab Emirates | – | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| [EntrePass](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/entrepass/) Singapore | Needs an investment of SGD 100k+ ≈ $78k | 1 yr, renewable | Limited |

## Questions people ask

### How much money do I need for the Business visa?

An investment of at least NPR 20,000,000 (≈ $130,000). Minimum foreign investment under the notice of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies of 14 November 2022, which is the basis of the Foreign Investment Acceptance letter; investors in IT sectors through the automatic route have no minimum. A fee of $35 a month. Business visa fee for investment up to NPR 100 million (≈ $652,000): USD 35 a month, USD 400 a year or USD 1,000 for 5 years (Department of Immigration fee table). A fee of $20 a month. Business visa fee for investment above NPR 100 million (≈ $652,000): USD 20 a month, USD 200 a year or USD 500 for 5 years; no fee for investment of NPR 1,000 million (≈ $6,520,000) or more (Department of Immigration fee table).

### How long can I stay on the Business visa?

Issued for at least 1 month and up to 1 year, or for 5 years at a time, with multiple re-entry included whatever the period.

### Can I work on the Business visa?

Limited. The holder may conduct the approved business or investment in Nepal.

### Can I bring my family on the Business visa?

Dependants of the investor are granted a business visa on the same recommendation.

### How are Business visa holders taxed in Nepal?

No special regime in our records is tied to the Business visa. The standard rules apply: Resident individuals pay 1% on taxable income up to NPR 1,000,000, (≈ $6,520) then 10% up to NPR 1,500,000, (≈ $9,770) 20% up to NPR 2,500,000, (≈ $16,300) 27% up to NPR 4,000,000 (≈ $26,100) and 29% above that, in income year 2083/84 under the Income Tax Act as amended by the Finance Act 2083.

## More in Nepal

[Distinguished person visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/nepal/residential-visa-distinguished/) [Investor residential visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/nepal/residential-visa-investor/) [Residential visa · no business](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/nepal/residential-visa-no-business/) [Work visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/nepal/work-visa/) [Study visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/nepal/study-visa/) [NRN visa (Nepali origin)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/nepal/nrn-visa/)

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≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## How this was checked

**Checked on 2026-10-12 against 5 official sources.** Status: partly verified; the page marks the facts an official source does not fully confirm.

Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.

1. [Visa information (visa categories, residential, business, study and non-tourist visas)](https://immigration.gov.np/visa-information) · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-11
2. [Visa recommendation for foreign investors, business visa and residential visa](https://doind.gov.np/visa-recommendations) · Department of Industry, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-11
3. [Foreign Investment in Nepal 2024 (minimum foreign investment threshold and visa facilitation)](https://doind.gov.np/uploads/notices/Notices-20241018003346281.pdf) · Department of Industry, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Nepal Gazette notice on visa fees (Schedule 9 of the Immigration Regulation)](https://immigration.gov.np/download-notice-file/Notices-202605082108438555.pdf) · Government of Nepal, Ministry of Home Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
5. [Visa fees and documents (Nepal visa types and requirements)](https://immigration.gov.np/visa-fees-and-documents) · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-12

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