Study Visa
Nepal's study visa is for foreign students in academic or non-academic programmes and for researchers. Teachers and professors in academic work can also get it on government recommendation. It is issued by the Department of Immigration on the recommendation of the Ministry of Education. It lasts up to 1 year at a time.
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
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Who it’s for
Foreign students admitted to a university or college in Nepal, researchers, and their spouse and children.
Eligibility
Ministry recommendation
A recommendation letter from the Ministry of Education is required.
Admission
An original admission receipt from the university or college.
Funds
A bank statement from the latest one week showing sufficient funds.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementResearchers
- Document checklistRecommendation letter
- FeesAcademic study visa (visa information page)
The full requirements are for members
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- 7 documents
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- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Nepal
- Visit & tourismTourist Visa
- Work permitsNon-Tourist Working Visa
- FamilyNon-Tourist Marriage and Relationship Visa
- Status in-countryResidential Visa
- Investors & entrepreneursBusiness Visa
- CitizenshipNaturalised Citizenship
Study in other countries
- PakistanStudy / student visa
- PolandTemporary residence permit for studies / national D visa for study
- PortugalResidence visa and residence permit for higher education students
- RomaniaLong-stay study visa (D/SD) and student residence permit
- SerbiaTemporary residence for studies
- RussiaStudy visa for Russia, including study within the Russian Government quota
