Non-Tourist Working Visa
with Labour Permit
Only foreigners holding a working visa may take employment in Nepal. It is issued by the Department of Immigration (Non-Tourist Visa section) after a recommendation from the relevant government line agency. The applicant also needs a work permit from the Department of Labour and a work agreement from the Ministry of Home Affairs. NGO and INGO staff also need a general agreement with the Social Welfare Council.
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 nationals with a job offer from an organisation in Nepal that has a recommendation from a line ministry.
Eligibility
Line ministry recommendation
A recommendation letter from the concerned government line agency is required.
Labour permit
A work permit from the Department of Labour is required.
Work agreement
A work agreement from the Ministry of Home Affairs is required.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementContract
- Document checklistRecommendation letter
- FeesWorking visa (visa information page)
The full requirements are for members
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- 8 documents
- 5 fees
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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