Does Nepal have a digital nomad visa?
No — Nepal does not run a dedicated digital-nomad visa. Long-term stays generally go through a retirement or passive-income route, and the route is a hard route for most movers for a typical non-citizen mover (a monthly income floor of roughly $1,667).
The detail that matters: Residential (retiree) visa: ~$20k/yr income or $25k deposit. DNV proposed May 2025, NOT yet live. PR needs $100k invest.
Tax for foreign residents in Nepal
For a foreign earner, Nepal's income is treated moderately. The country taxes residents on worldwide income once you cross the residency threshold, with a headline top personal rate around 36%. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own situation with a cross-border professional before you move.
From visa to permanent residency
If you're thinking past a year or two, check whether the stay builds toward settlement: in Nepal, there is no clear path from this stay to permanent residency — several of these visas are explicitly capped or non-renewable. Naturalization typically comes after roughly 15 years. Immigration rules change often, so treat these as directional and verify the current policy with official sources.
Healthcare and insurance
Healthcare access for a foreigner in Nepal is harder to access. A mid-tier private health plan runs roughly $130 a month — most long-stay visas require proof of cover.