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If you think of Nepal, you probably just know that it is home to Mount Everest and a paradise for tractors and walkers, but chances are you never like one digital nomade destination.
Admitted, Nepal still appeals to extreme adventurists, especially Everestophiles, but something you power Not knowing it is to the Cheapest countries in the world to liveAs well as one of the most hospitable towards foreigners.
We assume that it is a good that Nepalese authorities have just announced a five-year-old digital nomad visa!
Nepal launches a digital nomad visa in 2026
As confirmed by The Kathmandu -PostA great publication in Nepal, The country will launch a DNV in 2026Signaling a significant change in entry-Stay regulations.
From now on, the only way in which a foreigner can enter Nepal by requesting a visitor visa for a visitor visa for 15, 30 or 90 days when they arrive. At Tribhuvan International Airport there are even kiosks where you can get them without speaking with an agent.
The 15-day visa costs $ 30, while the 30-day $ 50 is, and finally the 90 days is $ 125. In theory, digital nomads can stay in Nepal in the medium term or a maximum of 3 months, As long as they have a valid visaAnd their primary reason to visit is tourism.
Every foreigner who wants to stay longer Then 3 months at a time would be needed to apply for a kind of residence permit, which is usually not easy to find and is often limited to people with a vacancy in Nepal or foreign spouses of Nepali citizens.
From next year will move to the Asian country will be a lot easier:
Who is eligible for the Nepali DNV?
Under the new policy, remote employees are eligible for one five-You, multiple visa, as long as they can meet the following requirements:
- They work remotely and their income is Foreign
- They deserve At least $ 1500 monthly (or keep $ 20,000 in savings)
- Their health insurance is worth $ 100,000 and valid for treatment in Nepalese hospitals
The list is not exhaustive, because the law still has to be published, but we suspect that it will also contain background checks, payment of a visa -free and all other usual DNV requirements.
The good part is that the most important eligible factor, the financial threshold, although it has been announced and it is one of the lowest set to date, since most countries expect Nomaden to earn more than $ 3,000 a month on average, regardless of how cheap the costs of living are locally.
Well, not in Nepal.
Regarding the visa details, it has been stated that Nomaden may live in Nepal A minimum of ‘one year at a time’lead us to ask for a five -year question based on annual visa innovations.
Nomaden is also eligible to open bank accounts at local commercial banks in Nepal, and as soon as the visa has followed its full course, the entire account balance can be withdrawn.
In addition, they can register vehicles in their name and legally use their own licenses for foreign drivers in Nepal. With regard to taxes, foreign residents who stay in Nepal more than 186 days a year are subject to an income tax of 5%-This is not a complete tax exemption, but it is a reasonable question.
Why choose Nepal?
Nepal may not be everyone’s first choice as a digital nomad destination – at least not everyone knows – but the truth is that most of us have just slept on it.
To begin with, it is incredibly affordable, with Nomads.com Monthly costs of living in Nepal Between $ 903 and $ 1.004.
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is a strong candidate such as a digital nomadhub, with its lively street markets, old heritage and strategic position as a gateway to the Himalayas. Emerging Pokhara comes in a good second place, with his picturesque place on the lake and a relaxed atmosphere.
With regard to safety, the US has mentioned Nepal as a destination of level 2, which means that Americans are not discouraged to visit or tolerate in the country, but they must exercise ‘increased caution’.
Unlike many destinations in the southern hemisphere, however, Nepal’s problems are usually not attributed to a high amount of violence Or small crime in urban centers: it usually comes from political instability and demonstrations.
No matter how peaceful they are, sometimes they can escalate and be fiercely reprimanded by the Nepalese authorities. In this case you will be advised to keep a safe distance from collecting crowds and to prevent you from dealing with political movements.
Finally, the Nepal Tourism Board and the Telecommunications Authority will prepare for the arrival of Nomaden, invest a lot in infrastructure development to better accommodate employees, including the rollout of 5G in all 77 districts.
All in all, Nepal is a promising destination for digital nomade. It is not yet overwhelmed by foreigners and has one lot From unexplored potential, and we are not sure of you, but we are intrigued.
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