Nepal · Talent schemes
Nepal Distinguished person visa
Residential visa for persons of international repute or outstanding contribution
Checked against official sources on , some details partly verifiedRecord corrected 13 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
Distinguished person visa is a talent schemes route for Nepal. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- $1,200/yr
Cost, time and long term
Government fees$1,200/yr
- $1,200 a yearResidential visa fee in the Department of Immigration fee table, which lists persons of international repute and outstanding contributors under the residential visa.
RenewalRenewable
Residential visas are issued for one year at a time and renewed.
Department of Immigration, Government of NepalDepartment of Immigration, Government of Nepal
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is a person with international reputation.
- The applicant can make a special contribution to Nepal's economic, social or cultural advancement.
What you must show1
- The residential visa fee is USD 1,200 a year.
Documents1
- A recommendation from the concerned Nepali body, sent to the Department of Immigration through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Steps1
- Apply to the Department of Immigration in the prescribed form.
What happens at day 183
How Nepal decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in any continuous 365-day periodA 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 Tax records checked
Full official text
Residential visa for persons with international reputation and for persons able to make a special contribution to Nepal's economic, social or cultural development, recommended through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of $1,200 a year · Residential visa fee in the Department of Immigration fee table, which lists persons of international repute and outstanding contributors under the residential visa. 3
Requirements
- The applicant is a person with international reputation. 1 2
- The applicant can make a special contribution to Nepal's economic, social or cultural advancement. 1 2
- A recommendation from the concerned Nepali body, sent to the Department of Immigration through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 1
- Apply to the Department of Immigration in the prescribed form. 1
- The residential visa fee is USD 1,200 a year. 3
Stay
- Residential visas are issued for one year at a time and renewed.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Family
Family members of the eligible person may be issued the residential visa.
Official sources
- Immigration Regulation, 2051 (as amended), rules 10 to 12 on residential visas · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal (Nepal Law Commission text) · checked 2026-10-11
- Visa information (visa categories, residential, business, study and non-tourist visas) · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-11
- Visa fees and documents (Nepal visa types and requirements) · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-12
Distinguished person visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinguished person visa | – | – | – |
| J-Find Japan | – | 2 yr | – |
| Golden Visa · Talent Indonesia | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Blue Residence United Arab Emirates | – | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| ONE Pass Singapore | Needs income of SGD 30k+ a month ≈ $23k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Distinguished person visa?
A fee of $1,200 a year. Residential visa fee in the Department of Immigration fee table, which lists persons of international repute and outstanding contributors under the residential visa.
How long can I stay on the Distinguished person visa?
Residential visas are issued for one year at a time and renewed.
Can I bring my family on the Distinguished person visa?
Family members of the eligible person may be issued the residential visa.
How are Distinguished person visa holders taxed in Nepal?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Distinguished person 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.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 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.
- Immigration Regulation, 2051 (as amended), rules 10 to 12 on residential visas · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal (Nepal Law Commission text) · checked 2026-10-11
- Visa information (visa categories, residential, business, study and non-tourist visas) · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-11
- Visa fees and documents (Nepal visa types and requirements) · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-12
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