Nepal · Student
Nepal Study visa
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Key facts
Study visa is a student route for Nepal. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- $30/mo
Cost, time and long term
Government fees$30/mo
- $30 a monthStudy visa fee for students in degree programmes; USD 75 a month for non-degree programmes and USD 50 a month for teaching and research (USD 60 extra a month for multiple re-entry).
RenewalRenewable
The study visa is issued for up to one year at a time and can be extended according to the recommendation or length of study.
Why this route may not fit
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- Needs a place at a school or university in Nepal
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant is a foreign student in an academic or non-academic programme, a researcher or a teacher or professor recommended by a government agency.
What you must show2
- Visa fee of USD 30 a month for degree programmes and USD 75 a month for non-degree programmes.
- A bank statement for the latest week showing sufficient funds.
Documents4
- A recommendation letter from the Ministry of Education and the original admission receipt of the university or college.
- Passport and latest Nepali visa copies, and a progress report card for renewal.
- Marriage and birth certificates for a spouse or children included as dependants.
- Researchers add an offer or appointment letter from a Nepali academic institution and a general agreement between the two institutions.
Steps1
- Apply online through the NepaliPort system.
After you arrive1
- Study visa holders are not permitted to take employment unless they hold a study visa for teaching.
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
Study visa for foreign students in academic or non-academic programmes and for researchers and teachers, issued for up to one year at a time on a Ministry of Education recommendation. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- A fee of $30 a month · Study visa fee for students in degree programmes; USD 75 a month for non-degree programmes and USD 50 a month for teaching and research (USD 60 extra a month for multiple re-entry). 2 4
Requirements
- The applicant is a foreign student in an academic or non-academic programme, a researcher or a teacher or professor recommended by a government agency. 1 2
- Visa fee of USD 30 a month for degree programmes and USD 75 a month for non-degree programmes. 2 4
- A bank statement for the latest week showing sufficient funds. 1
- A recommendation letter from the Ministry of Education and the original admission receipt of the university or college. 1
- Passport and latest Nepali visa copies, and a progress report card for renewal. 1
- Marriage and birth certificates for a spouse or children included as dependants. 1
- Researchers add an offer or appointment letter from a Nepali academic institution and a general agreement between the two institutions. 1
- Apply online through the NepaliPort system. 1
- Study visa holders are not permitted to take employment unless they hold a study visa for teaching. 3
Stay
- Maximum of one year at a time, according to the recommendation or the length of study.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Open to foreign students of any nationality; Bhutanese, Maldivian and Bangladeshi students pay lower fees, Sri Lankan and Pakistani students pay none, and US students use the reciprocity visa.
Work
Employment is not permitted except for those on a study visa for teaching.
Family
A spouse and children can be included as dependants, at USD 10 a month each.
Official sources
- 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
- Frequently asked questions: marriage, relationship, study and working visas · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-11
- Nepal Gazette notice on visa fees (Schedule 9 of the Immigration Regulation) · Government of Nepal, Ministry of Home Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
Study visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study visa | – | – | Yes |
| Study visa (ED) Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | No |
| Student visa Japan | – | 4.3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Student visa · Non-formal Indonesia | – | 4 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Study visa?
A fee of $30 a month. Study visa fee for students in degree programmes; USD 75 a month for non-degree programmes and USD 50 a month for teaching and research (USD 60 extra a month for multiple re-entry).
How long can I stay on the Study visa?
Maximum of one year at a time, according to the recommendation or the length of study.
Can I work on the Study visa?
Yes. Employment is not permitted except for those on a study visa for teaching.
Can I bring my family on the Study visa?
A spouse and children can be included as dependants, at USD 10 a month each.
How are Study visa holders taxed in Nepal?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Study 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 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- 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
- Frequently asked questions: marriage, relationship, study and working visas · Department of Immigration, Government of Nepal · checked 2026-10-11
- Nepal Gazette notice on visa fees (Schedule 9 of the Immigration Regulation) · Government of Nepal, Ministry of Home Affairs · checked 2026-10-11
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