Nepal (NP)

Required for immigration entry, hotels, bank KYC, SIM registration and domestic flight ID checks. Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

Tourist entry is commonly issued on arrival for 15, 30 or 90 days (fees apply); keep the visa sticker and entry stamp legible at all times.

Foreign employees need a Department of Labour and Occupational Safety (DoLOS) work permit, any required line-agency recommendation and a Department of Immigration work visa before starting employment.

Permanent Account Number issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD); required for tax filing, employment contracts, invoicing and some banking processes.

Record of contributions to the Social Security Fund (SSF) for employees registered under Nepal's mandatory social-security scheme.

Nepali landlords are typically required to provide a copy of citizenship certificate and property ownership documents with the lease. Required for address proof, bank KYC, company registration and local services.

Required for work visa processing, payroll registration, SSF enrolment, tax filings and banking.

Required for work permits, volunteering, school employment, NGO registration and long-stay immigration. Nepal is NOT a member of the Hague Apostille Convention; foreign police clearances must be legalised by the issuing country's embassy in Nepal or consularly authenticated before use.

Required for dependant visas, school enrolment, family visa applications, inheritance and civil matters. Nepal is NOT a Hague Apostille member; these documents require consular/embassy legalisation before they are accepted by Nepali authorities. Certified Nepali translation required.

Required for teaching, healthcare, engineering, NGO roles and regulated employment. Nepal is NOT a Hague Apostille member; overseas certificates require embassy legalisation. Nepali authorities may also require evaluation through the Tribhuvan University Equivalence Committee or the relevant professional council.

Required for school enrolment, clinical employment, trekking permit applications and private insurance; useful for altitude and remote-area medical planning.

Required for airline carriage and veterinary import controls at Tribhuvan International Airport. A rabies neutralising antibody titre test (RNAT) is typically required. Confirm current rules with the Department of Livestock Services.