Visa services
Nepal work visa
Employment in Nepal needs a work visa and labour permission. We help employers and foreign staff assemble documents and review the file with a verified lawyer.
Open the visa request formDo not work on a tourist visa
A tourist stamp is for travel. Paid work, including many NGO placements, needs the working category. We flag this early so you are not extending as a tourist when you actually need a work file.
Typical documents
- Employment contract and justification letter from the hiring organization
- Labour or work-permit clearance for your sector
- Passport, photos, and completed immigration forms
- Employer registration and tax documents
- Translated and notarized paperwork where names or seals differ across documents
What we coordinate
Timelines vary by employer type (private company, NGO/INGO, project). We route work-visa requests through verified lawyers and keep employer and employee on a shared checklist so a missing seal or translation doesn't stall the file.
Visa FAQ
- How does a Nepal work visa work?A Nepal work visa is for foreigners employed by an organization in Nepal. It sits alongside labour-department work permit steps. A tourist visa does not authorize employment, including many remote or “help out at the NGO” arrangements.
- What is a Nepal business visa and who needs one?A Nepal business visa is for foreigners visiting or staying for commercial purposes — meetings, trade, company setup, or investment — not for tourism and not by itself a work permit for a local salary job. Immigration expects a clear business purpose and supporting letters from a Nepali company or project.
- Do I need a visa for Nepal?Yes — if you are not an Indian citizen, you almost always need a visa to enter Nepal. The exact visa depends on why you are going (tourism, business, study, work) and which passport you hold. Many travelers use visa on arrival; some must apply at an embassy first.