Nepal Retiree Residence
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Program Type:
Independent Means Visa
Processing Time:
12 months
Citizenship Timeline:
15 years
Permanent Residency Timeline:
N/A
Physical Presence Required:
None
Citizenship Visa-Free Access:
36 countries
Minimum Contribution:
Annual expenditure of US$20,000
Program Overview
Nepal Retiree Residence
A residency for retired foreigners who wish to live in Nepal. Applicants must be 60 years or older, demonstrate a US$20,000 bank balance, and have a minimum annual income of US$20,000. Renewals require a local expenditure statement of at least US$20,000 for the previous year.
The visa is valid for one year and is renewable. Foreigners typically qualify for Nepalese citizenship after 15 consecutive years of lawful residence in Nepal.
Nepal Retiree Residence
How to Qualify
To qualify for the Nepal Non-Lucrative Residency Visa, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate financial means:
- Bank statement of US$20,000
- Certificate showing regular income of at least US$20,000 per year
- Provide supporting certificates:
- Character certificate
- No objection letter from the concerned country’s embassy
- Health certificate issued by TU Teaching Hospital
- Evidence of completing 60 years of age or proof of retirement
- Travel documents:
- Copy of a valid passport and a recent Nepalese entry visa
- Application:
- Receipt of online application
- For renewal:
- Expenditure statement of US$20,000
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Salient Benefits
Nepal Retiree Residence
Citizenship Timeline and Requirements
Naturalization in Nepal typically requires at least 15 consecutive years of lawful residence in the country. Applicants must be able to speak and write Nepali, and maintain good moral character with no criminal record.
Nepal requires renunciation of previous citizenship upon naturalization. The country does not offer traditional permanent residency for foreigners; long-term stays are managed through renewable residential visas.
Nepal does not recognize dual citizenship.
Browse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed IMI Citizenship Catalog.
Nepal Retiree Residence
Program Authority and Legal Basis
Applications for this program may be directed to: Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs of Nepal.
Legislation upon which this program is based: Immigration Act, 2049 (1992); Immigration Rules, 2055 (1999); Immigration Procedure, 2065 (2008).
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Program Statistics
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