Non-Tourist Marriage and Relationship Visa
Foreigners married to a Nepali citizen can get a marriage visa. Foreigners with a direct relationship to a Nepali citizen can get a relationship visa. Both are non-tourist visas issued by the Department of Immigration. The Nepali spouse or relative must appear in person at the Department.
1 entry rule for Nepal based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Nepal
Money
3
Currency
Nepalese Rupee
NPR
Nepalese Rupee
Cost of living
25
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
1–29%
Income tax (national)
FY 2083/84: 1% up to NPR 1 million, then 10%, 20%, 27%; income above NPR 4 million taxed at 27% plus 2% additional tax (29%). Same bands for single and couple.
Living
1
Happiness
#97 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign spouses of Nepali citizens and foreign relatives (kin) of Nepali citizens.
Eligibility
MarriageMarriage visa
Foreigners married to a Nepali citizen, with a marriage certificate (DAO or court) and marriage registration at local level.
RelationshipRelationship visa
Kin of Nepali citizens with a relationship certificate issued by local bodies.
Nepali kin in person
The Nepali spouse or kin must be physically present at the DoI. For relationship visas, the kin must not hold a foreign passport.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementRelatives of a foreign spouse
- Document checklistValid passport and latest visa (photocopy)
- FeesMarriage visa
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- 1 more requirement
- 7 documents
- 4 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Nepal
- Visit & tourismTourist Visa
- StudyStudy Visa
- Work permitsNon-Tourist Working Visa
- Status in-countryResidential Visa
- Investors & entrepreneursBusiness Visa
- CitizenshipNaturalised Citizenship
