Does Nepal have a digital nomad visa?

We do not track a dedicated digital nomad visa for Nepal; the closest routes are the Student Visa and Tourist Visa on Arrival.

How much does the Tourist Visa on Arrival cost and how long does it take?

The Tourist Visa on Arrival costs 50 USD.

Can you get residency through Nepal's Tourist Visa on Arrival?

No, the Tourist Visa on Arrival does not offer a direct path to residency in Nepal.

What is Nepal's Escape Score?

Nepal scores 6.7/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.

What visa options does Nepal have?

Nepal has 2 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including student and tourist visas.

Nepal Escape Score 6.7/10: visas, costs & safety

Safety & travel advisory

Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.

Official US State Department travel advisory

Advisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)

Nepal’s Escape Score

Good, with trade-offs

6.7

out of 10 · four pillars

Can I stay?

Can I afford it?

Will I be safe?

Can I live there?

See how Nepal scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown

Healthcare, taxes & language

The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.

Healthcare

Quality 4/10

Public facilities are under-resourced outside major centres; the best care is in private/teaching hospitals in Kathmandu and Pokhara, with serious cases often evacuated to Delhi or Bangkok.

Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.

Health Care Index

Tax on foreign & pension income

Residence-based (worldwide)

Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions, with a foreign tax credit for tax paid abroad; pension income receives an additional deduction of 25% of the first tax band.

Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.

PwC tax summary

English proficiency

English is an official school-instruction language and is widely used in Kathmandu, Pokhara, trekking areas, business and healthcare, but less so in rural districts.

EF English Index

Visa-free on arrival

How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.

US

90

days · voa

Canada

90

days · voa

UK

90

days · voa

EU

90

days · voa

Australia

90

days · voa

New Zealand

90

days · voa

Japan

90

days · evisa

South Korea

90

days · evisa

Singapore

90

days · evisa

Hong Kong

90

days · evisa

China

30

days · voa

India

—

· visa_free

Switzerland

90

days · voa

Israel

90

days · evisa

Visa by passport

Ways in — every visa route

Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.

Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer

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