Amanda
@MadagascarNow
American expat in Nepal
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About me
American
Lives in Bhaktapur
Speaks English
Registration: 12 December 2010
Find job opportunities or volunteering in Nepal by andresjoez
Hello! My name is Andrés and I am a master student in sociology and I'm interested in moving to Nepal during the months of June to August 2024. I've been looking on opportunities to work or volunteer in Nepal as an English or Spanish teacher ...
@andresjoez You can get a work visa to teach English from some of the language schools, but other than that, it's very difficult. Sometimes I see a post from some of these schools offering to pay a salary. First, you should come here and see if you ... Read More
Retirement in Nepal by sangram2808
@JulienI want to be an an expat in Nepal. I am from India . Aged 51 and my wife is 49. I want to retire and come to cheap countries like Nepal to stay .Please guide what are the conditions, places/towns to stay and average monthly expenditure.My ...
@sangram2808 Sangram, you and your wife are in luck. India and Nepal have open borders so you can come, work, retire, start a business, etc. with just about the same rights as Nepalese. Come and see how you like it. No other country, as far as I ... Read More
Kathmandou in March by denny1700
HelloI am thinking of repatriating. I've been to Kathmandou once before, in October and stayed at the Hyatt Regency for a few days. I know it's not representative of the life that expats lead in Kathmandou. I've decided to go back in March and stay ...
Boudha is and the bottom of the valley so it gets pretty hot. But if you look for a room at the edge you'll be much more likely to catch a breeze and have nice weather. Even in Kathmandu it gets cool at night. It seldom gets up to 30 degrees ... Read More
Need more information on Nepal by Robinhood406
Hello, I am looking to speak with anyone who can provide good information for an American who wants to move to Nepal. I have some questions. Thank you
Contact FrugalTravelsNepal from the What About Nepal Youtube channel. There's lots of info on the channel and you can contact Ama. She's lived in Kathmandu for many years. Read More
Pet travel to nepal by Jatte00
I need some help regarding pet travel, my pet is a golden retriever, 2.9 months old, he is 26kg .The problem im having now is the size of the cage and the weight including my dog's weight. I want to fly via china southern airlines but the size ...
Although I haven't tried to transport a dog, from what I've heard from other expats is that there are some things you'll need to do and at one point I heard there was a quarantine requirements. Contact any vet. in Kathmandu or in the ... Read More
Need more information on Nepal by Robinhood406
Hello, I am looking to speak with anyone who can provide good information for an American who wants to move to Nepal. I have some questions. Thank you
I'm an American also. I got here 10 years ago and love it here. If you pack your bags now and come on Aug. 1 you can stay until next May to try it out. Then you'd have to leave until Jan. or you could get another kind of visa. Everything ... Read More
How bad is the medical industry in Nepal? Or how good? by UStoNepal
I've always heard the bad side of Nepal and healthcare. If a person has travel insurance will it be safe? I know the local hospitals may not be so good; is there a way around that situation?
I went to the hospital to have my stitches taken out from a fall and there was black mold on the walls and they hadn't changed the pillow case prior to my using it. So, be very careful. I also have stories about how Nepali hospitals did an ... Read More
Hard time finding a Flat with Bathtub in Kathmandu or Pokhara by memes Time
hi, So I am Computer engineer from Bangladesh. Recently I got an Remote Freelancing job which i can do anywhere in the world. But I have dream of living in Nepal for some years. I'll move to Nepal in few weeks, but i am having a Hard time ...
The reason there are so few bathtubs is because there isn't a good sewer system that can capture the used water and clean it. It's just all wasted. I rented an apartment and there was a bathtub in another apartment, but it had the faucet ... Read More
Retirement Visa by tconnell333
Good morning, I am from the United States and I have a US passport. I am interested in retiring in Nepal and would very much appreciate any current information on the Retirement Visa. Thank you
Here's the problem. The parliament has been dissolved by the prime minister, so there isn't anyone to make new laws. They were talking about some interesting things, so probably soon they will put something together. Just stay tuned. Nepal ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
There is a special visa for returning diaspora. You can call the embassy in UK to get more info but if you come here you would need to see your family, right? Well, there is a relationship visa that your relatives can help you with. It's even ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
There is a special visa for returning diaspora. You can call the embassy in UK to get more info but if you come here you would need to see your family, right? Well, there is a relationship visa that your relatives can help you with. It's even ... Read More
Retirement Visa by tconnell333
Good morning, I am from the United States and I have a US passport. I am interested in retiring in Nepal and would very much appreciate any current information on the Retirement Visa. Thank you
I don't know anyone who's gotten a retirement visa. There have been a lot of new requirements for tourism and visas. Your best bet would be to contact the Nepali Embassy in the US. There are some visas that can be had from the US side. They ... Read More
//Help Post// Regarding open a Clothing Store in Nepal. by topon-tigga
Hi! I am Topon Tigga, from Bangladesh. Need help regarding open/start a Clothing business in Nepal. I am working in apparel industry for long time. Now, I want to open few clothing store in Nepal. Clothes will be imported from Bangladesh... Could ...
You need to see what the requirements are for SAARC countries like Bangladesh. For foreigners to start a business in Nepal you need to have a Nepali partner and invest $50,000 or more in order to get a business visa. But I don't know about other ... Read More
Court marriage by Krishal
Hi .. Basically i belongs from nepal ... I have a girl friend from Australia.. At january we are planning to do court marriage in nepal n stay in Australia after marriage.. Soo i wanna know what are the procedure from nepal and what kind of ...
I don't think an attorney will be necessary. I'd suggest trying it without an attorney and if it doesn't work then get an attorney. I would definitely bring as many family members with you to the government office for the marriage and ... Read More
Nepal - How is the sanitation of food and water? by pranaman
Hi, I am an American, and have been in Mexico for 2 months. I am considering visiting, possibly staying in Nepal for some time. I've been to India before. How is it there? Are the borders open? How is the sanitation of food and water?
The border is open with India, but there are restrictions now on entering Nepal due to the pandemic. We are coming out of lock-down, but a lot of returning Nepali from India contracted it so it is a problem. Water is better than in times gone by ... Read More
Retiring in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Nepal? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
I saw recently that they have a program at the college for alternative healing, so if you aren't interested in learning Nepalese you could get a student visa and study there. That would get you a bit longer. Also, if you come after Aug. 1 you ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Michele, I hope your plans haven't changed due to this pandemic. I am a retired American who got here 9 years ago and love it more all the time. The increase in active COVID cases is now up to 99, but 25,000 troops are at the border of India to ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
I hope your plans haven't changed due to this pandemic. I am a retired American who got here 9 years ago and love it more all the time. The increase in active COVID cases is now up to 99, but 25,000 troops are at the border of India to handle ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Anyone who is afraid of planning a trip to Nepal can be assured that the government is really doing all they can to keep everyone safe. If anyone has any questions about the current situation in Nepal, please feel free to send me a note. I ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
If you have Nepalese family, like a mother, brother, etc. you can get a family visa. It's a good visa and you can stay here a year at a time and don't have to leave. I am so happy to know you are coming back home. Nepal needs all her ... Read More
Visa to stay in Nepal by seant1
I have been here a few months and would like to stay longer do any of you have any advice on how this can be done thanks
Like JW says, you can stay until the end of May if you are already here by just renewing your tourist visa. Then you can do an educational visa by taking a Nepali language class. But I have to tell you, which you probably noticed, it's a tough ... Read More
Visa advice by seant1
Hi I am wondering whats the best visa to apply for after an tourist visa runs out I am thinking possibly education? Any ideas please?
Ye, it's so difficult. Even after 9 years, I can't even pick the few words I do know out of a sentence. Then when I try to say something no one understands me. I really wish I had a better ability to learn it. However, I must say that I can ... Read More
Visa advice by seant1
Hi I am wondering whats the best visa to apply for after an tourist visa runs out I am thinking possibly education? Any ideas please?
That is a great suggestion posted already about a work visa. You can also get an education visa if you want to study the Nepali language. How long do you want to stay here? Have you been here before? Maybe there is something else if we have more ... Read More
Looking for a flat or house near sanepa chowk on rent for family by Soulric
Hi, We are three in family and will be staying for prolong period. Looking for a house somewhere near Sanepa chowk. Furnished or semi furnished.
Placing an ad in the housing section is a good idea. Also, ask your guesthouse manager. They can be a great resource. There are also professional real estate companies that provide rentals, especially in the Sanapa area. Just stay near to where you ... Read More
Agricultural land in Nepal by TheTraveler2020
I was looking around for land sale in Nepal. And All I can find is small land to build a house. The prices was ranging from high to reasonable But I can never find sale of a agricultural land, lets say 10 acres (or 3-5 hectares) (and when I see ...
Have you looked into business visas? That is quite expensive. I'd love to learn more about your plans. I might know someone who knows someone. You never know. Good luck on the project. Read More
Agricultural land in Nepal by TheTraveler2020
I was looking around for land sale in Nepal. And All I can find is small land to build a house. The prices was ranging from high to reasonable But I can never find sale of a agricultural land, lets say 10 acres (or 3-5 hectares) (and when I see ...
Foreigners are not allowed to buy land in Nepal. I'm sure there are exceptions, but that's the short answer. Land in the Kathmandu Valley is worth more than a lot of land in the US. The closer you are to Kathmandu or another major city the ... Read More
Retirement Visa by tconnell333
Good morning, I am from the United States and I have a US passport. I am interested in retiring in Nepal and would very much appreciate any current information on the Retirement Visa. Thank you
I'd suggest coming in August so you can stay 5 months in that year and you would not have to leave until the end of May. Or you could leave in march and come back in Nov. and then stay until March of each year. If you have something in India ... Read More
Retirement Visa by tconnell333
Good morning, I am from the United States and I have a US passport. I am interested in retiring in Nepal and would very much appreciate any current information on the Retirement Visa. Thank you
If you are still in the US either call or go to the Nepali embassy near you. They are working on a special visa for Americans, like the Indians have, so check with them. If and when they actually offer it you will only be able to get it in the ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I was at the Tourist Police and asked about this USA special 5-year visa and I was told it's still in parliament. So check with the Nepal Embassy in the US for the latest word. Please post it in the forum here if you can find out anything to ... Read More
Unmarried certificate by Meruem
Hello n namaste to all, I just want if nepali government gives unmarried certificate because i have never none that. I was married n my husband died so i want to get married to filipino but my dead husband's family doesn't want to give me ...
Records are kept at the village level and at the regional level, so I think you could first go to the local police and put in a report of a lost certificate. Then you can go to the regional office. They should help you. This is what I was told about ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to all the newbies on this forum. It's been pretty much troll-free and a nice group of members. Just to let everyone know I heard about US citizens being able to stay here in Nepal for 5 years. I'm trying to get more info. but since ... Read More
Filipina getting married to a nepali by Nanukat
Hi everyone,so nice to be here. I am kat a filipina, my bf is a nepalese. He wants to come in the philippines this year and wants to come back in nepal with me. I wonder what visa should we apply for me to settle there without marriage yet. Every ...
If you come to Nepal on or after Aug. 1 you can stay until the end of May the following year. This is because you can only stay here for 5 months in each calendar year but they do not require tourists to leave, just renew the visa from here. A ... Read More
Setting FDI company after last legislative changes by mcstan81
Hi there, we were about to register a new business in Pokhara (tourism field connected with bike rentals and transportation services) but last month government hiked the minimum foreign investment threshold to Rs 50 million from the existing Rs five ...
Is there room in your project for a donation to an NGO for your project? If you'd like to do something to help your area, like tree planting or plastic clean-up let me know. I have an NGO that you might be able to work with. We don't mind ... Read More
Retiring in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Nepal? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
I was living in Bhaktapur, but they burn after each harvest so it was not good air sometimes. I had to move, so I found a lovely apartment for under $300 a month (it's actually 2 levels) in the Godowari area. It's surrounded by forest, so ... Read More
Coming to Nepal by Girish Geerutsing
Hello everyone :D , My two friends and me will be in Nepal from the 29/30 June to 13 July. We are from a small island called Mauritius :P We will be looking to discover the country spiritually and also the natural part. We are also open to meet ...
Things work a lot differently here than in most places. I've been writing tips for tourists and have started doing videos for tourists. You will get some good tips from our channel. But Nepal is the most beautiful, lovely country you'll ... Read More
How to bring your car to Nepal by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Nepal, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
I knew someone who brought a car from India. It cost so much they had to send the driver back with the car before the first 30 days were up. When they say 80% I think it's 80% of the value of the car. You can easily get a driver with a car ... Read More
Trekking in Nepal: safety precautions by anaanton
If I come to Nepal about which I have heard so many good things, it is to trek. I love the mountains and I want to see the Annapurna region in particular. Can anyone guide me or advise me on how to go - , most probably in a group, no? This is ...
I'm going through a very challenging time right now and have learned a lot about health, hospitals and such in the past couple months. Here's one video I did about the government hospitals, but then I got injured and haven't uploaded it ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Denise, Welcome. Sorry I missed your post. Retiring in Nepal is a bit difficult. On a tourist visa, you can only stay for 5 months. If you have a lot of money to invest you can get a business visa, but that's expensive and not necessarily what ... Read More
Heating Systems in Nepal by Beatricia2019
Does anyone know if there are any companies in Nepal that offer any kind of centralized heating systems for installation in one's home? If so, what type, cost and company name or make? Reason I ask is that I am not so keen on having to use those ...
This is the biggest annoyance for me living in Nepal. No one closes the doors in the wintertime. Even if you do have a heating source there is no insulation in the homes, so when they open the doors you lose all the heat in the house and it's ... Read More
What to do with a small NGO? Need help to figure out next step by MadagascarNow
We founded a small NGO after the earthquakes and have done several small projects like building shelters, planting trees, providing skills training, etc. We are looking for someone interested in helping Nepal who would be interested in connecting ...
Great comments and encouragement. Yes, a foreigner has no power with the NGO. It's almost impossible to get people in Nepal to become involved unless they are paid or directly benefit, which I do understand. However, they want more than average ... Read More
Message in Nepalese
If you want to take a picture of it and send it to me or put it on your facebook messenger for your Nepali friend to help you with, I think you'll find a good translator pretty easily. Of course, if it's typed on the computer you can just ... Read More
Introduction by Steve Ubu
Hi, My name is Steve and I plan to stay here for sometime. I would like to find a house to rent in Pokhara. I'm and English teacher, and looking for opportunities to teach for NGO or schools on a volunteer or paid basis. I'm in KTM at the ...
Steve, Welcome to the forum. Hope you are enjoying Nepal. If you have any questions along the way just post it. Everyone tries to help each other here. Read More
Discover Nepal by Girish Geerutsing
Greetings, I am from Mauritius and wanted to discover Nepal soon. I really need some advices because I am going in total unknown :P Where is it better to stay in Nepal ? and how it may cost for 1 month of stay ( food & attractions and ...
I'm from the US and retired in Nepal. I love it here. When I first got here everything was so new and unusual I became fascinated with life here. I actually thought I was on my way to Madagascar when I got here 8 years ago. I've been writing ... Read More
Discover Nepal by Girish Geerutsing
Greetings, I am from Mauritius and wanted to discover Nepal soon. I really need some advices because I am going in total unknown :P Where is it better to stay in Nepal ? and how it may cost for 1 month of stay ( food & attractions and ...
It really depends on a lot of things. Most people stay a few days in Kathmandu upon arriving and then go to Pokhara or Chitwan for trekking/adventure sports and then come back and do some exploration of the Valley like Bhaktapur/Changunarayan. I ... Read More
Heating Systems in Nepal by Beatricia2019
Does anyone know if there are any companies in Nepal that offer any kind of centralized heating systems for installation in one's home? If so, what type, cost and company name or make? Reason I ask is that I am not so keen on having to use those ...
The construction doesn't allow for central air because there is no insulation-just concrete and brick. However, there are condos in Kathmandu with the heater/AC units you install above the windows, still room heaters but not bottles of petrol. ... Read More
What to do with a small NGO? Need help to figure out next step
We founded a small NGO after the earthquakes and have done several small projects like building shelters, planting trees, providing skills training, etc. We are looking for someone interested in helping Nepal who would be interested in connecting ... Read More
Diarrhea by BobbyKTM
Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...
When we get chicken from the butcher I make sure it's freshly killed and then I buy it whole with it just cleaned but left whole. Then we wash it as soon as we get it home and cook it right away. Meat is always prepared separately. I don't ... Read More
Best place in Nepal for culture and conversation? by AllieTea
Which is the best place for culture, conversation, price, and more? I am a freelancer, but would like to do much more in terms of volunteering, too, and expanding into more online business platforms. Would you say there are entrepreneur types there ...
Of course, there is no perfect place to illustrate culture, especially in Nepal. Nepal has a lot of languages and unique cultures. Nepal is one place that you cannot give hardly a single tradition that is celebrated in the same way throughout Nepal. ... Read More
How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow
OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...
Hans, You may be right in that it will bring more tourists, but my thought was that it will take care of some of the congestion in Kathmandu. If it's international flights many tourists will avoid Kathmandu. Read More
How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow
OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...
I think there have been a few positive improvements, although they don't show up just yet. First, they are building a couple of international airports to get some of the traffic out of Kathmandu. Secondly, they are getting some big, electric ... Read More
Nepali citizenship for son/daughter by sangfroid55
Hi My kid is born in US, but we both (parents) are Nepalese. Based upon our nationality, will our kid get Nepalese citizenship once she reaches age of 16 ? What are the terms and conditions for it ? Any information will be highly ...
You child can only have one citizenship as it stands now. So he is an American by birth and you will be able to go there easier through him. I'd wait and see if Nepal begins to allow duel citizenship. They've been talking about this for a ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to Nepal and to our forum. I also have an online store. It takes a long time to get them going, but we do a little each month selling thangkas and masks. One little problem with your plans might be a bit difficult; AirBnb hosting. Since the ... Read More
Study visa in Pokhara?
There are universities in Pokhara that have classes. I wrote to see what they will say, but email doesn't always get answered right away in Nepal. I looked at a few websites but I didn't see anything with such a heading about international ... Read More
Hospital Fees by Oscar Aguayo
Hey everyone, My wife (25 yo), my son (2yo), my daughter (5mo) and I (24yo) will be moving to Nepal on January and I am trying to figure out a monthly budget for us to live there. So far I have decided to try with 180,000NPR / month. However, I am ...
Yes, I always get the two confused. It was cataracts in both eyes. Great job for $110 each eye. They used state-of-the-art equipment, too. Thanks for the correction. Read More
Hospital Fees by Oscar Aguayo
Hey everyone, My wife (25 yo), my son (2yo), my daughter (5mo) and I (24yo) will be moving to Nepal on January and I am trying to figure out a monthly budget for us to live there. So far I have decided to try with 180,000NPR / month. However, I am ...
The high end is CEWIC and such that take traveler's insurance. The doctor visit will cost around $80. As one of the commenters said, these doctors practice in other hospitals. I got pneumonia one time and I went to an excellent hospital (with a ... Read More
Hospital Fees by Oscar Aguayo
Hey everyone, My wife (25 yo), my son (2yo), my daughter (5mo) and I (24yo) will be moving to Nepal on January and I am trying to figure out a monthly budget for us to live there. So far I have decided to try with 180,000NPR / month. However, I am ...
Bienfrancaise, so true. I've found the trick to be that if there is an INGO attached you get just about that same level of care as in that country. I live over in the Bhaktapur area, so I like the Kathmandu Teaching Hospital in Dhulikel. My ... Read More
How to take my pets to Nepal
Good luck. I don't think it's so hard bringing them, but getting them back home will be harder. Read More
ATM / Bank Fees by Oscar Aguayo
Hello everyone, My family and I will be moving to Nepal shortly. I am from Spain and I am planning on getting student visas and stay in NP for as long as we can. While in Nepal I plan to work as a freelance web developer to my clients in Spain. So ...
For me, the less transferring, the better. I leave my money in the US bank and take it from the ATM. I can get up to $1,000 a day and it comes out in rupees. But if you have money in the Nepal bank it's also good. You can get a much better ... Read More
ATM / Bank Fees by Oscar Aguayo
Hello everyone, My family and I will be moving to Nepal shortly. I am from Spain and I am planning on getting student visas and stay in NP for as long as we can. While in Nepal I plan to work as a freelance web developer to my clients in Spain. So ...
Excellent question. We are uploading a new youtube video on this subject, so please hit the link below to get a few more tricks. The banking fees are from 400-500 Nrs per transaction and you can take out around $100 in some and up to $350 at ... Read More
Housing location & lifestyle question by AlisonDK
Hi All My husband and I went to Nepal about 7 years ago for a 3 week stay and absolutely loved it. We are considering a move to Nepal for a few years as where we live in Australia (Sydney) is now so expensive we're working our lives away 50-60 ...
You can rent an entire building for $500 a month, possibly less. There are new laws and they seem to be a lot friendlier for foreigners, especially Chinese. I'm not looking forward to experiencing what happened in Madagascar with the Chinese ... Read More
Declaring Money at the Airport? by Emonokane
Hi There, For a number of reasons, I will be carrying more than $2000 USD with me when I go to Nepal. I have read that you have to declare the money if you are bringing more then $2000 into the country. Does anyone know what happens when I declare ...
There is a simple solution. Just bring extra debit cards. They should have a lot of icons on the back, Cirrus, Mastercard, etc. Then just look at the door of the ATMs for those icons. The ATMs used to not work on the weekends or around the big ... Read More
Retiring in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Nepal? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
I'm 65 and in excellent health, on a pension much too small to expect my kids to put up with me (although I'm sure they would). I just had my blood work-up done here in Nepal for under $30. If a tourist gets really ill the Nepali doctor will ... Read More
Retiring in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Nepal? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
First you come on a tourist visa and then you need to apply at the University. It's an easy proceedure. Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Beinfranciase, I agree that you cannot just go anywhere. But even though I have US insurance that would allow me to go to the British place or the fancy dental place most expats use, I've found better, cheaper options. Face it, even if you go to ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
So true about lots of cities in the US being polluted. Even when I was a child there were refrigerators floating down the Hudson River. Nepal is about 50 years behind, but they are catching up pretty fast. So good to see this country develop in the ... Read More
Diarrhea by BobbyKTM
Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...
Many restaurants do not use bottled water for tea/coffee and seldom for cooking. If you are going to stay a few days at a guesthouse you can ask for a 'blue jar' to be delivered to your room. It will cost less than a dollar even if they ... Read More
Staying in Nepal for extended period of time for meditation by Behnamk
Namaste, I and my husband have been in Nepal for several days. We're looking for a monastery, meditation center or retreat place that we can stay longer (a few months at least) for meditation and self observation, free from distraction and ...
Saugat, I would also like to know of such a place in the heart of Kathmandu. I've been told a person would need to go outside the valley to some of the monasteries like Nama Buddha. Thanks for the info. Read More
Can I live in Nepal in 66,000/- NRs P.M by A.Samant
Hi, I will be in Nepal soon to start a small business but as we all know I will stay for 2-3 months studying the market so obviously there will be no income coming in during those months So my question is, Can I have a decent living with 66,000/- ...
If I were to come with only $600 a month, I'd first bring about $1000 extra to buy my own furniture. Then I'd rent a room furnished while I spend a few months learning where I'd like to live, Kirtipur, Bhaktapur, Patan, etc. While living ... Read More
Can I live in Nepal in 66,000/- NRs P.M by A.Samant
Hi, I will be in Nepal soon to start a small business but as we all know I will stay for 2-3 months studying the market so obviously there will be no income coming in during those months So my question is, Can I have a decent living with 66,000/- ...
There are a lot of Nepali with extra rooms or even an entire flat. The problem is they are not alway furnished and it can be a real challenge to get furniture. You can join the KTMKTM group on google. There are a lot of Nepali looking for tenants. Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome to the forum, Walran. I'm sure you'll find many people to help in Nepal. It's good to see the laws being enforced to end cruel treatment of lower castes and now the government even provides an education for the poor and even pays ... Read More
Retiring in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Nepal? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
Well, that's what they got me for, about $245, multiple entry, but I was surprised that it wasn't $180 altogether. So, I guess Nepal is still a unique, experiential experience. The visa says $180 then +60 in real small print. But I only gave ... Read More
Nepali citizenship by naturalisation by Chivalrous0
I Am a foreigner woman living in india. I want to marry a Nepali in Nepal. Can someone pl guide me on following aspects: 1. Can Nepali citizenship be applied immediately after marriage? Or there is a waiting time before I can apply? 2. Is it okay ...
2. Is it okay if my maiden name and surname is not changed on the Nepali passport? You'll get a 'nonresident visa' when you get married. This sticker just goes into your passport, so you don't need to change your name. That would be ... Read More
Nepali citizenship by naturalisation by Chivalrous0
I Am a foreigner woman living in india. I want to marry a Nepali in Nepal. Can someone pl guide me on following aspects: 1. Can Nepali citizenship be applied immediately after marriage? Or there is a waiting time before I can apply? 2. Is it okay ...
You need to look at the Nepal Immigration website, but just because you get married doesn't mean you have citizenship. You may not work, own property or even inherit property. After the husband dies, you have 5 years to give up your own ... Read More
Getting Money From Nepal To USA by walran
I am curious as to what limitations we would have regarding sending money or profits to the USA? We live in Utah USA currently but are planning a move to Nepal that is permanent but with yearly visits to kids in the US. My wife is a Nepali MD. We ...
Theo, Thanks for all that info. Lots to think about. But with the wife being Nepali, why not just keep the US agency in husband's name and Nepali in wife's name. Then fund the one from the one abroad. That's where the money will come ... Read More
Getting Money From Nepal To USA by walran
I am curious as to what limitations we would have regarding sending money or profits to the USA? We live in Utah USA currently but are planning a move to Nepal that is permanent but with yearly visits to kids in the US. My wife is a Nepali MD. We ...
It is quite difficult, but you should be able to get your initial deposit if you have validation on where it came from. Just get it set up properly. I see a lot of potential in Nepal. I think there are a lot more ways to earn a good, living wage ... Read More
Retiring in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Nepal? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are there ...
The marriage visa is $245 a year for multiple entry for one year. If your spouse dies before you do you have 5 years to take Nepali citizenship. They don't do dual, so you'd have to give up US citizenship or go back or take another kind of ... Read More
What's in Pokhara to do?
Other than expensive, adventure sports and trekking, what are some little known, local favorites? A lot of people seem to end up with an extra couple days after trekking and may not want to do the adventure sports activities. What's your best ... Read More
Is The Caste System Holding Nepal Back? by USA Nerd
I have often wondered why Nepalis tolerate such a poor government and so many hardships. They work very hard and they are smart, individually. I have just heard a couple of things that makes me think that Nepal will continue to stagnate. 1. One of ...
Nepal isn't in India. It's a separate country and talking about caste or discriminating based on caste is a criminal offense with jail time in Nepal. In Parliament there are many lower caste politicians and the president is a woman. ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
In our village there are people who live on government land, but it's really their families land. The problem is illiteracy. There is a window to get this property claimed, but it's closing quickly. From what I understand such a person ... Read More
How to transfer money back home from Nepal? by pjheph
Hi... I am married to a Nepali...and we do have a joint account in USD. However, I need to send some money back home. But I always get conflicting answers from people here. Am I allowed to send it thru wire transfer using my local bank in Nepal? How ...
A couple other suggestions: Many people purchase gifts for Christmas or other celebrations throughout the year. Why not take some Nepali art/handcrafts home with you? I like to suggest that since Nepal isn't a dress-up country a person can leave ... Read More
How to transfer money back home from Nepal? by pjheph
Hi... I am married to a Nepali...and we do have a joint account in USD. However, I need to send some money back home. But I always get conflicting answers from people here. Am I allowed to send it thru wire transfer using my local bank in Nepal? How ...
Wow! TheoauNepal, Thanks so much. Lots of great info. It all sounds counter-intuitive, but so true. I was so surprised that I wasn't able to bring my debit card into the bank to have them help me when the machine seemed to be empty. Dollars ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
What it's like to live in Nepal? If you are older than 60 you'll probably be reminded of what things looked like in your country when you were a child. Potholes, friendly shop owners who remember your face when you come back, people being so ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Nepal. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
USA Nerd, You don't have to do all that. You are way over-doing it. I've lived here for 7 years and the last time I got sick from food was about 6 yrs ago when I had samosa for lunch and then took a couple more home for dinner. That was a ... Read More
Cooking like a local in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in Nepal. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are easy to ...
Many guesthouses and NGOs have cooking lessons. They usually teach mo;mo cooking. When the average meal is $3 it's really easy to get out of the habit of cooking. The dal bhat is the standard. Nepali eat this 2 times a day. It's curry, ... Read More
Health Care / Visa by JetterSetter
I'm a 46 year old American thinking of teaching English in a South Asian country. My problem is I don't have a collage degree. After some quick research it appears that Nepal is the only country where it is possible to get a job teaching without a ...
Isn't it interesting that even a country with such a low economic rating as Nepal, they are still reluctant to take in immigrants. That means you need to remember we are here at the pleasure of the Nepali government. Just a couple comments ... Read More
Free and low-cost leisure activities in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding leisure activities that are free or low-cost in Nepal. This information will give future expats (or even current expats) an idea regarding some of leisure activities that they might not be ...
I found the Garden of Dreams to be a bit pricey for me, but it is nice. You can get the best steak in Nepal there, from what I've heard and sometimes travelers need to treat themselves to something nice like that. I found the National Botanical ... Read More
Good Dr recommendation by Myxat3
In case we need to see a Dr or go to a clinic, who do you recommend Thanks
Moniica26 - great advice. I've been suggesting going to a hospital with an INGO presence. They are nearly up to the standard as the country that funds it. But I like your advice better-to find out what other hospitals the doctor practices at. ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Nepal. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
Bottom line for Nepal: If you want to come to Nepal for the beauty, adventure, etc. it's great, but some demographics like the under 30 crowd really struggle for jobs. If you can come and bring some industry to grow the country it would be ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Nepal. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
Hans, I've been here for 7 years, but the first 5 years were spend waiting and wondering why nothing is happening. Now I've settled into 'Nepal time' and it's lovely. Really hard for Westerners to understand. Nepal is the ... Read More
How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow
OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...
Speaking of brick kilns, I saw a new one going up the my Nepali helper tells me has some filter to help with the pollution. I think this issue of air pollution is only going to improve in the years to come. It is on the way up. Read More
I want to take my car from India to Nepal So what should I do? by vikas
I want to take my car from India to Nepal. My car is old. what is the process and what is the charges. my car model is Hyundai SANTRO ( year 2003 ) . Is it possible to transfer into Nepali registration?
It's quite expensive to bring a car from India. We had a guest, an Indian family who brought their car and driver. They considered it so expensive they sent the driver back to India after one month rather than renew the fees. They took the 20 ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
I see the airport from my rooftop terrace and planes are coming and going fine, so far. I spend much of the days up here and all looks fine, no circling around or delays for our guests. I just had my assistant call the airport directly. The man ... Read More
How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved?
OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ... Read More
Diarrhea by BobbyKTM
Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...
Is this report saying the air quality of all Nepal is bad? I don't think so. I think once you get outside the city of Kathmandu the air is fine. Yes, there will be some particles of pollution, but not bad, at all. The rest of it is because the ... Read More
Diarrhea by BobbyKTM
Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...
How can they rate the entire country based upon one city? Actually, Kathmandu was at at the bottom of a huge lake that covered this entire valley. If you've ever dipped your feet in a lake or pond you would have noticed the dirt is silty, ... Read More
Buying property in Nepal by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Nepal? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Nepal? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
JL raises some good points. I actually thought through to most of his points, starting with the court system. However, aren't foreigners able to buy a condo? Why couldn't a person use that same contract, but the person would know there would ... Read More
Buying property in Nepal by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Nepal? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Nepal? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I have been wondering about a contract for a 'Life Estate.' We have this in the US. Basically, it is a contract for use of the property for life, for as long as the person would be in Nepal. Then a small maintenance fee each month might ... Read More
Your experience in Nepal by Ri en75
Hello at every one , i am a project to go live a nepal , is there anyone inform me if you can settle down easily ? Thank you in advance for a answer .
There are ways to settle down in Nepal, but it depends on what you plan to do here. If you can tell me more, maybe in a PM, maybe I can help you think of something. Always do legally. The shady ways can get you in big trouble and I haven't heard ... Read More