Question 1

Are you a visa consultancy?

Accepted Answer

No. Wakil Nepal is a Nepal law firm. We provide legal advice and document support for immigration matters governed by Nepal law. We do not sell overseas education, recruitment or migration packages and do not guarantee visa approval.

Question 2

What does an immigration lawyer in Nepal do?

Accepted Answer

An immigration lawyer reviews the client's status and purpose, identifies the appropriate visa category, checks documents, prepares legal explanations, coordinates recommendation steps and advises on compliance or immigration problems.

Question 3

Can a lawyer issue or guarantee a Nepal visa?

Accepted Answer

No. Visas are issued, extended or decided by the Department of Immigration and, for some categories, depend on recommendations from other authorities. A lawyer can improve legal preparation but cannot guarantee a result.

Question 4

Which Nepal visa matters can Wakil Nepal assist with?

Accepted Answer

The firm can advise on business, working, study, relationship, residential, NRN and other eligible visa matters, as well as extensions, transfers, conversions, corporate immigration compliance and complex status issues.

Question 5

Can a foreign national work in Nepal on a tourist visa?

Accepted Answer

A tourist visa should not be treated as work authorization. Foreign employment normally requires the legally appropriate visa, recommendation and work-permit documents. The employer and individual should obtain advice before work begins.

Question 6

How does a foreign investor obtain a business visa in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

An eligible investor or authorized representative generally needs a recommendation from the Department of Industry and must submit the prescribed immigration documents. The company's investment, industry and compliance records may be relevant.

Question 7

What is required for a working visa in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

The route normally requires an appropriate employer, employment agreement, work permit and recommendation from the competent authority, together with passport, visa and professional qualification documents. Requirements vary by sector and role.

Question 8

Can a tourist visa be extended in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Tourist visas may be extended subject to the annual stay limit, current rules and applicant eligibility. The Department of Immigration currently states that tourist stay can be extended up to a total of 150 days in a visa year, but the live rule should be checked before publication or application.

Question 9

What should I do if my Nepal visa has expired?

Accepted Answer

Do not ignore the expiry or attempt to conceal it. Contact the Department of Immigration and obtain legal advice promptly. Late fees and other legal consequences may apply depending on the facts and duration.

Question 10

Can I convert my Nepal visa to another category?

Accepted Answer

Conversion depends on eligibility, the current immigration procedure and any required recommendation. Online submission does not guarantee that the requested category is legally available.

Question 11

How do I transfer a Nepal visa to a new passport?

Accepted Answer

A visa transfer may be required when a passport is renewed, replaced, lost or damaged. The applicant generally needs the old and new passport details, current visa and supporting records prescribed by the Department of Immigration.

Question 12

What is a relationship or marriage visa in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

This is a family-based non-tourist route for eligible foreign spouses or family relationships under Nepal's immigration framework. The application usually requires reliable civil-status and relationship evidence.

Question 13

Does Nepal have a dependent visa?

Accepted Answer

Dependents may be included or supported under certain visa categories, such as investor, employment, study or relationship situations. Nepal does not use one identical dependent process for every case, so the principal visa and relationship evidence must be reviewed.

Question 14

What is an NRN visa?

Accepted Answer

An NRN visa is a category for eligible non-resident Nepalis under the applicable legal framework. Eligibility and documentation should be checked against current NRN and immigration requirements.

Question 15

What is a residential visa in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

A residential visa permits eligible foreign nationals to reside in Nepal under conditions specified by immigration law. Eligibility may depend on investment, financial capacity, age or other prescribed criteria, which should be verified under current rules.

Question 16

How much does immigration legal support cost?

Accepted Answer

The fee depends on the visa type, document volume, number of authorities, urgency and whether the matter is routine or complex. Government visa charges are separate and should be checked on the Department of Immigration's current fee page.

Question 17

How long does a Nepal visa matter take?

Accepted Answer

Time varies by category, document completeness, recommendation authority, appointment availability and whether additional clarification is required. Wakil Nepal should provide a case-specific stage estimate rather than a guaranteed approval date.

Question 18

Can you help with US, Canada, Australia or UK visas?

Accepted Answer

This page is limited to Nepal immigration law. Wakil Nepal should not present itself as a destination-country visa consultancy. Where appropriate, the firm may coordinate with separately licensed counsel in another country, but that is a different engagement.

Question 19

What if I receive an immigration notice or face a departure problem?

Accepted Answer

Obtain legal advice immediately and preserve all passport, visa, payment, application and communication records. The correct response depends on the notice, alleged breach, current status and available legal procedure.

Question 20

Do online visa applications remove the need for legal review?

Accepted Answer

No. An online portal records information and documents, but it does not decide whether the legal category, recommendation and evidence are correct. Complex or high-risk cases benefit from legal review before submission.

Service Area	What Wakil Nepal Can Assist With
Eligibility and strategy	Identify the legally appropriate Nepal visa category and the recommending authority, if any.
Document preparation	Review applications, letters, agreements, corporate documents, relationship proof and supporting records.
Government coordination	Coordinate with the Department of Immigration, Department of Industry, labour authorities, educational institutions or relevant line agency.
Extensions and changes	Support visa extension, transfer to a new passport, eligible conversion and corrections.
Corporate immigration

Matter	Typical Legal Focus
Business visa	Investor or authorized representative eligibility, DOI recommendation, company and investment evidence, dependents and renewal compliance.
Working or non-tourist visa	Employment agreement, work permit, recommendation, foreign expertise justification, employer records and renewal.
Study visa	Institutional recommendation, admission or research documents, student status and dependent documentation.
Relationship or marriage visa	Relationship evidence, civil-status documents, translation, authentication and immigration application consistency.
Residential visa	Eligibility review, financial or investment evidence and current legal conditions.
NRN visa	NRN status, identity and supporting documentation under the applicable framework.
Tourist visa extension	Extension eligibility, passport and visa review, stay-limit monitoring and application support.
Visa transfer or conversion	Transfer to a new passport, correction, eligible category change and supporting recommendation.
Immigration compliance issues	Expiry, overstay, unauthorized activity, notices, departure issues and risk assessment.

Document Group	Common Examples
Identity and travel	Valid passport, current or previous visa, passport photographs, arrival or departure records where relevant.
Application records	Online application, appointment record, payment evidence, authority-specific form and authorization letter.
Business or investment	Company incorporation, industry registration, PAN, investment evidence, share records, progress report, tax clearance and DOI recommendation.
Employment	Employment agreement, work permit, employer registration, recommendation, qualifications, experience records and foreign-expertise justification.
Study or research	Admission or appointment letter, institutional recommendation, academic records, research purpose and financial evidence.
Relationship or dependent	Marriage or relationship certificate, birth certificate, identity records, sponsor documents and evidence of family relationship.
Residence or NRN	Eligibility evidence, financial or investment records, NRN documentation and other prescribed proof.
Legalization and translation	Notarized copies, certified translations, consular authentication or other verification when required.

Cost Component	What Affects It
Government visa fee	Visa type, duration, entry or re-entry facility, extension period and current government schedule.
Recommendation or regulatory step	Department of Industry, labour authority, institution or line-ministry requirements.
Document preparation	Number and complexity of agreements, letters, corporate records, relationship records and explanations.
Translation, notarization or authentication	Language, country of issue and the authority receiving the document.
Legal fee	Routine review, full application support, urgent matter, multi-agency coordination or dispute complexity.

Stage	Indicative Timing Statement
Initial legal review	Usually scheduled promptly after receiving passport, visa and case details.
Document preparation	Depends on missing records, translations and sponsor or employer cooperation.
Recommendation authority	Varies by authority, sector, compliance status and completeness.
Department of Immigration processing	Subject to official workflow, appointment availability and any additional query.
Complex or irregular status	May require additional review, explanation, payment, investigation or formal decision.

Visa & Immigration Legal Services in Nepal

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Key Service Highlights

Who This Service Is For

Types of Nepal Visa and Immigration Matters We Advise On

Our Visa and Immigration Legal Process

Initial case assessment

Visa category and authority mapping

Document gap analysis

Drafting and legal review

Submission and coordination

Response to queries

Decision and compliance briefing

Documents Required

Cost and Government Fee Explanation

Timeline

Post-Approval and Ongoing Immigration Compliance

Special Note for Foreign Investors, Employers and Institutions

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Why Choose Wakil Nepal

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