Nepal · Skilled Worker Visa

Working Visa

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-18 · Our methodology

5.5/10 diff

Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income

—

Processing

30+ days

Path to PR

—

Job offer

Required

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At a Glance

Visa Duration

12 months

Processing Time

30+ days

Min Income

—

Path to PR

—

Difficulty

5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Age Range	18+
Job Offer Required	Yes
Sponsorship Required	Yes
Health Insurance Required	No

Application Timeline

Document Gathering & Job Offer

14–30 days

Secure job offer, gather educational certificates, police clearances, and employer documentation

Blocker: Job offer required before proceeding

Multi-Agency Approvals

21–56 days

Department of Industry recommendation, Labour permit from DOLOS, Ministry approval

Blocker: Must complete local job advertising requirement first

Immigration Department Processing

5–14 days

Final visa processing at Department of Immigration with all approvals

Blocker: All previous approvals must be obtained

Arrival & Registration

1–7 days

Enter Nepal, complete registration formalities, begin work

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Kathmandu

Single (monthly)€399

Family (monthly)€902

Rent 1BR (center)€110

Groceries€382

Transport pass€12

Pokhara

Single (monthly)€339

Family (monthly)€766

Rent 1BR (center)€129

Groceries€85

Transport pass€20

Lalitpur

Single (monthly)€339

Family (monthly)€766

Rent 1BR (center)€129

Groceries€85

Transport pass€20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Working Visa?

The Working Visa is an immigration pathway offered by Nepal. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Are there alternative pathways to Nepal?

Yes. Nepal offers 1 other immigration pathway. Compare all options on our Nepal country page.

What is the cost of living in Nepal?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Kathmandu: €399/mo; Pokhara: €339/mo; Lalitpur: €339/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

immigration.gov.np

Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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