How can I get a non-tourist visa in Nepal?

Question

So I have heard that I can avoid the 150 day limit in Nepal by getting a press visa that costs 10 dollars per month for up to one year or I can get a visa for free if I work as a volunteer for an NGO. Does anyone know anything about that?

Answer 1

http://www.immi.gov.np/touristvisa.php

Answer 2

Following foreigners and their family members may apply for non tourist visa under following terms:

a. Foreigners involved in the social and economic development works approved by His Majesty's Government, under the expenses to be borne by governmental institutions of the foreign friendly nations;

b. Foreigners having obtained recommendation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to work in the institutions run by the foreign missions located in Nepal,

c. Foreign representatives having obtained recommendation from the Ministry of Information and Communications to work in foreign newspapers and news agencies,

d. Foreigners having obtained recommendation from the concerned Ministry to act as helpers of the foreigners having obtained diplomatic or official visas,

e. Foreigners having obtained approval from His Majesty's Government to work on remuneration basis in any firm, company, association, industry or enterprise within the Kingdom of Nepal,

f. Foreigners having obtained recommendation from the Ministry concerned to work in any international airlines organisation located in the Kingdom of Nepal,

g. Foreign importer visiting Nepal from third country on the recommendation of foreign governmental agency or Federation of Industries or Chamber of Commerce of Foreign Country,

h. Foreigners who have marital relation with the citizens of Nepal and furnish the marriage registration certificate,

     h1.  If any foreigner of Nepali origin or a foreign passport holder issue of a Nepalese

           father or mother is to come to Nepal to visit any relatives.

i. Foreigners who come to Nepal to work, on the recommendation of the concerned Ministry pursuant to an agreement or understanding agreed upon at governmental or non governmental level,

j. Foreigners having obtained recommendation of the concerned Ministry to conduct feasibility study of an industry or enterprise for a period not exceeding 6 months.

k. Group leader of the foreigners making application, accompanied by the recommendation of the Ministry concerned, for making the tourists' tour in group in Nepal.

l. Such Foreigners as may be thought fit by His Majesty's Government of Nepal.

What is needed to apply :

1. Recommendation from the concerned Ministry or Department.

2. Work permit (for the employees) .

3. Six Copies of application forms with photographs.

4. A copy of passport including the copy of last Nepalese Visa.

5. A marriage certificate from the concerned authority to obtain NT visa on the grounds of marriage.

6. A relation certificate from the competent authority to obtain NT Visa on the grounds of relation.

7. Valid Press identity card issued from Department of Information.

Duration : Up to one year at one time (can be extended)

Issuing Authority :

•  For the category (g) mentioned above - Royal Nepalese Embassy or Permanent Diplomatic Missions located in the foreign country or Director General, Department of Immigration.

•  For all others - Department of Immigration

Fee :

• For journalist status Nepalese currency equivalent to US$ 10 per month.

• For marriage status Nepalese currency equivalent to US$ 10 per month.

• For Chinese worker of category (a) having work permit, - Nepalese currency equivalent to US$ 20 per month.

• For the status of all other categories if otherwise not mentioned - Nepalese currency equivalent to US$ 60 per month for the first year and US$ 100 per month for succeeding year.