Business / Investor (Non-Tourist) Visa via FDI
Business / Investor (Non-Tourist) Visa via FDI is a residence route in Nepal (Entrepreneur). FDI approval from Department of Industry/IBN (minimum FDI NPR 20m per company); business visa for investor, renewable annually while investment held. Foreigners cannot own land. Gov fees ~USD 400 for family.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about $141,250. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed worldwide up to 39%.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | $141,250 |
| Fees (family) | $375 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | immediately |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | own business only |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Residents taxed worldwide up to 39%. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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