Nepal's immigration and citizenship matters are regulated by the Department of Immigration, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Nepal Citizenship Act, 2063. Navigating these bureaucratic procedures requires a thorough understanding of the legal criteria, document authentication, and changing administrative guidelines.
Our legal team assists foreign nationals, expatriate workers, foreign investors, and international NGOs with securing the correct visa categories, obtaining work permits, and resolving visa violations. We ensure that your entry and stay in Nepal are fully authorized and compliant.
We also provide comprehensive legal counsel to Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) regarding NRN card applications, property ownership in Nepal, and inheritance matters. Additionally, we represent individuals in complex citizenship disputes, birth registration issues, and naturalisation claims.
Immigration & Citizenship Services
Reliable legal support for your travel, residency, and citizenship goals in Nepal.
Business & Investor Visas
Assisting foreign investors and business promoters with securing long-term business or investor visas after DOI approval.
Work Permits
Guiding companies and foreign employees through the Department of Labour to obtain and renew official work permits.
Non-Resident Nepali (NRN)
Handling NRN card applications, legal advice on investment, and property acquisition rights for foreign citizens of Nepali origin.
Relationship & Marriage Visas
Securing non-tourist relationship visas for foreign spouses of Nepali citizens and family members of working expatriates.
Citizenship Claims
Representing individuals in applications for citizenship by descent, registration of birth, and naturalisation processes.
Immigration Offences
Representing clients in cases involving overstaying, visa category violations, deportations, and resolving immigration fines.
Why Choose Our Immigration Law Team
Bureaucratic Liaison
We maintain professional contact with the Department of Immigration and the Ministry of Home Affairs to expedite applications.
Compliance Verification
We verify all documents, notarised certifications, and translation compliance to prevent visa rejections.
Global Client Base
Experienced in working with international clients, multinational companies, and NRNs worldwide.
Immigration Disputes
Experienced administrative litigation to dispute arbitrary visa denials or deportation orders.
Immigration & Citizenship FAQs
Yes, foreign nationals can obtain a work permit if they possess specialised technical skills not locally available in Nepal. The hiring company must obtain a recommendation from the concerned Ministry, a work consent letter from the Department of Labour, and apply for a non-tourist working visa at the Department of Immigration.
Under Nepal's NRN Act, 2064, individuals holding a valid NRN card can purchase and own residential land or apartments in Nepal up to specified limits (such as 2 ropanis in Kathmandu Valley or 1 bigha in the Terai). NRNs are also entitled to inherit property, subject to specific regulatory procedures.
No, the Constitution of Nepal does not recognize dual citizenship. If a Nepali citizen voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country, their Nepali citizenship is automatically terminated. However, the NRN card provides a "Non-Resident Nepali Citizenship" for cultural, economic, and social rights, excluding political rights like voting.
Overstaying in Nepal beyond your tourist or non-tourist visa limit is a serious immigration violation. It can result in heavy daily fines, delay penalties, and potential deportation or entry bans depending on the duration of the overstay. Our immigration team represents clients to resolve overstay cases at the Department of Immigration.
Secure and Compliant Entry and Stay in Nepal
Get expert legal assistance for your visas, work permits, NRN card processing, or citizenship disputes.