Nepal Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Nepal Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    D-
  • Passport Ranking
    176/198
  • Passport Score
    19.6/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    35
  • Visa-required Countries
    163
  • Access to the World's GDP
    6%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    10%
  • Access to the World's Population
    30%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    11%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    No
    No provisions
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    No naturalization via residency
  • Physical presence requirement
  • Language test
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
  • Can minor children naturalize?
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    – / –
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
  • Language test
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
  • Citizens of specific countries
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.

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Nepal Overview
  • Region
    Asia
  • Capital City
    Kathmandu
  • Largest City
    Kathmandu
  • Currency
    Nepalese rupee
  • Languages
    Nepali, English
  • Population
    29.2 million (51st)
  • Life Expectancy
    72.4 years (155th)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $39 billion (102nd)
  • GDP/Capita
    $1,337 (176th)
Useful Data
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Cost of Living
    Dirt-cheap (1/7)
  • Climate
    Very comfortable (1/5)
  • Safety
    Safe (3/7)
  • Pollution
    Very polluted (5/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Low (4/5)

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