🇳🇵 Nepal · Employer-sponsored work
Working Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | USD 12,000 |
| Proof of savings | €29 |
| Minimum investment | €116 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €56 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.np/visa-information.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“not_applicable: The official Non-Tourist (Working) Visa page lists all Required Documents (recommendation letter, Work Permit, Work Agreement, appointment/contract letter, tax clearances) and the Visa Fee ('Base: $60 / month'), but states no minimum salary threshold for the Working Visa.”
“Required Documents: ... Appointment / Contract letter ... You can apply only after you have a job at hand or after getting an offer from a potential employer.”
“Required Documents: - Recommendation letter from concerned Government line agency - Work Permit from Department of Labor - Work Agreement from Ministry of Home Affairs - Appointment / Contract letter - Tax clearance of hiring organisation/institution/agency”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.