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 CHF 113'000. 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 | CHF 113'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 300 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Residents taxed worldwide up to 39%. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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