jl1234
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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 ...
Totally agree. Very difficult if not implausible to raise any meaningful amounts of money within Nepal no matter how good the cause may be, and very easy to raise money in the good old USA using a duly registered 501(c)3 vehicle, exactly as you ... Read More
Starting business in Nepal by adrianrossduncan
The advice on import-export re. setting up business in Nepal will not help if you wish to actually start a business and reside in Nepal. Which is what I plan to do, no matter how difficult it seems. Anybody got any other advice, particularly ...
Hans, you may be interested to read informative article in yesterday's KTM Post. The article is all about direct investment in Nepal and how it's being directed and so often misused. 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'll join you on that, and with Leo's comments. Why run the risk of losing one's shirt? Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Howdy! Your project sounds very interesting. For many years, starting way back in 2001, I exported various types of nepali products from our base, which at that time was located in central Kathmandu. In the next 10-12 years that followed, our little ... 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 ...
All I can do is to give you strictly personal advice, not legal advice. Right or wrong, my best hunch is that the Citizenship Certificate for your kid (the legal paper denoting citizenship to be obtained after a child turns 16) is in my view pretty ... 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 ...
It sounds as if Dupuis' worst fears are about to come true. In what will amount to a most disconcerting about face, the government - which previously had banned 20+ year-old vehicles - is now set to allow them to ply the roads of Nepal all over ... Read More
Pet import by Kristin Agrawal
Help, trying to bring my pets to nepal. Pet shipper has made last minute adage 鈥渃an鈥檛 fly pets from Doha to nepal鈥�... coming from the us, how can I safely ship my pets????
Jana - Most people have heard the adage "dog is man's best friend" and I think it's true. Dogs render a multitude of services to mankind. They are wonderful guards, great companions, help police and firemen the world over, locate ... Read More
Pet import by Kristin Agrawal
Help, trying to bring my pets to nepal. Pet shipper has made last minute adage 鈥渃an鈥檛 fly pets from Doha to nepal鈥�... coming from the us, how can I safely ship my pets????
I am so very happy for you, Jana. Dog lovers will always remain dog lovers and the same around the world. We are one of the same minds! I found Turkish to be very courteous and most helpful in every way. Yes, try to find a friend who can take the ... Read More
Pet import by Kristin Agrawal
Help, trying to bring my pets to nepal. Pet shipper has made last minute adage 鈥渃an鈥檛 fly pets from Doha to nepal鈥�... coming from the us, how can I safely ship my pets????
I think you are right, you may well become subject to "very high import and VAT taxes" if you try to bring in your pets as air cargo into Nepal or at least this is the information provided in the website of pettravel.com I could not find ... 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 ...
From my experience, here is very broadly stated - I must underline - how I generally see margins on foreign exchange taken at this end, in Nepal, by the different actors with a rate like today of, say, 134.34 nrs for the Euro and 115.85 nrs for the ... 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 ...
Glad to know information from all of us was helpful to you. A few more tips which hopefully will also be useful. I think you will find that in making transfers to Nepal, spanish bank(s) in this case will take a very reasonable % fee based on the ... 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 ...
Yes, like you say, an american is probably well advised to park his money in an american bank. And similarly as the inquirer is from Spain - nothing to do with the States in this case- in exactly the same way he is probably well advised therefore to ... 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 ...
1. You will never go wrong to have the proceeds of your monthly paycheck transferred directly from your spanish bank to a nepali bank, where you will have to arrange to open either a dollar or a euro account. You can only do this after your arrival ... 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 ...
JW made a very good point. I agree it's very unlikely that you will find anyone out there, who's been through that situation, and willing to give you his spin on things. And like Moniica also says, the wisest course is to keep "within ... 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 ...
That's absolutely correct. The bubble could break at any time. 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 ...
Like Moniica was saying, interest rates on bank loans in this country are now as high as 24% to 25%. Base Rate for 11 nepali commercial banks: currently over 11% This compares with U.S. Fed base rate: 2.00% ... Read More
start retreat center by arjunajan
Hi everyone, I am from Belgium, and together with a friend of mine I am considering opening a yoga retreat center in Sauraha, near Chitwan national park. A nepali friend of ours, Deepak, has land there, and is willing to give this on lease to the ...
Free to invest (or not), free to repatriate (or not) such is the sound international basis and norms for cross border transactions of investors around the world. No mention made of criminal wrongdoings in official texts. 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 ...
A bit disconcerting really, but the HT just reported that regrettable bad flooding in Hanumante has contaminated drinking water to the point of putting "Bhaktapur at risk of hepatitis E outbreak", or so that paper's headline of 08/06 ... Read More
Starting business in Nepal by adrianrossduncan
The advice on import-export re. setting up business in Nepal will not help if you wish to actually start a business and reside in Nepal. Which is what I plan to do, no matter how difficult it seems. Anybody got any other advice, particularly ...
All good stuff. The point is that the term so many people commonly use of "good lawyer" is almost irrelevant in the nepali context, the reason being that he is a pawn in the system. Last time around, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ... Read More
Starting business in Nepal by adrianrossduncan
The advice on import-export re. setting up business in Nepal will not help if you wish to actually start a business and reside in Nepal. Which is what I plan to do, no matter how difficult it seems. Anybody got any other advice, particularly ...
I wish you luck on all three counts here in Nepal: - finding a really good immigration lawyer - good long term let in non-polluted area - and of course excellent internet ?? Read More
Starting business in Nepal by adrianrossduncan
The advice on import-export re. setting up business in Nepal will not help if you wish to actually start a business and reside in Nepal. Which is what I plan to do, no matter how difficult it seems. Anybody got any other advice, particularly ...
Like you say, nothing easy about setting up a business here. If I have any advice to give, in phase ONE, I can't recommend highly enough that your first move be to carry out a full survey of the nepali market to determine potential for the type ... Read More
start retreat center by arjunajan
Hi everyone, I am from Belgium, and together with a friend of mine I am considering opening a yoga retreat center in Sauraha, near Chitwan national park. A nepali friend of ours, Deepak, has land there, and is willing to give this on lease to the ...
Re lease: I fully agree. Don't go there. Sadly, I know of at least one specific case where well-intentioned foreigners invested good money in a nepali project, only to suddenly get the shock of their lives several years after investing with the ... Read More
Establish branch office or private company by ah_awees
Hi All, Who can advise me as i'm thinking to open a branch for foreign software development company to be in Nepal and hire 20 developers to work with us in our software remotely by renting an office in Nepal. What will be the best company type ...
No doubt, you will wish to take legal advice but my gut feeling tells me that under nepali law, either the company you want to establish will be a commercial entity in nature or it will be a "non profit" organization. - One or the other - ... 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 ...
What you say about how passive the nepalis are is absolutely true. I've had occasion to work with them for many years. In offices, for example, it is not uncommon to see staff just sitting there at their desk doing nothing or doodling. Nine ... 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 ...
After everything that has been pointed out here by other contributors, the answer as to how the air pollution issue can be solved seems pretty clear. The Government will have to take strong remedial action, pass legislation and adopt such other ... Read More
work opportunities for senior management profile by mmoza
what kind of work opportunities are available for people in age bracket 45-50 years and senior management work experience.
Not my intention to sound negative, but as has been written here, it would be far preferable if a man with your qualifications were to sound out the nepali job market in your own country, prior to arrival in Nepal. Submit your Curriculum Vitae to as ... 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 ...
A long road ahead. Your pt 2, could say those hundreds of thousands of unfortunate souls who still don't have a proper roof over their heads after 3 years - or worse no roof at all - also need a "new car relief fund" for any chance of ... 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 read that news report too. Had same reaction you did. At the rate they are going, air pollution in that general area can only get worse before it gets better. 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 authorities make the obtention of a residential visa sound very simple, on the net. Don't be deceived. In truth, the whole process takes a very long time and only a very few foreigners ever successfully manage to get that kind of visa. I ... 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 ...
Perhaps one day the public will be told what really happened to that airliner on that fatal day, but it's equally probable that we will never know the whole story. In the meantime, we are now learning this further bit of information from ... Read More
Laundromat in Patan?
Sorry, but I don't happen to know this name. I don't know if you have that possibility or not, but it does pay off to have your own machine, at home, which you can buy at Bhatbhateni supermarket store. Before I did that, in the old days, I ... 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 ...
Agreed, and the definition of well connected in Nepal is downright corrupt, money being the numbers game. As everyone knows, the number one lawyer in Nepal is the worst of the bunch, a real scoundrel, with a history of having had his house raided by ... 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 ...
Extremely difficult, if not mission impossible. One of my french friends who regularly comes to Nepal tried to get one, and finally gave up after almost two years of trying. In their official website, Immigration Authorities make it sound as if 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 ...
Let's start with the basics. For example, I don't think you can speak about hot chili spicy pirro food for nepalis who were brought up with it and hot chili spicy pirro food for westerners who are not used to it. In Nepal, it's not ... Read More
Selling land in Dharan, Nepal by bikashlimbu
Hi, I have a land to sell in Dharan, Nepal. The land's laalpurja(Land registration certificate) is in my father's name and he lives with me here in England. Is it possible to sell the land from England without having to go to Nepal. ...
I'm no lawyer, so all I can do is give you my personal advice. 1. Nothing easy about this transaction. Prepare yourself for the long pull. To conclude this transaction from start to successful completion, allow yourself up to 12 months. ... 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
I'll go for Moniica's advice. Assuming one has the time - and it's no emergency - particularly in a country like Nepal - best and safer too to start by first surveying the profession and making as good a choice as possible about whom you ... Read More
Looking for a domestic or helper in our home by Myxat3
I just arrived and am looking for a domestic Any thoughts?
Very easy, very fast and no cost. Go to the Farmer's Market, the bigger one because they have several, beyond Lazimpat there, which is held every Saturday. You are french, I believe. So talk to that wonderful cheese man, who's french, and ... 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 ...
You are absolutely right. If this number one problem of safe drinking water is not solved, Nepal will grind to a halt and the world will forget the country exists, like you say. Here everything seems to take a goon's age, witness the Melamchi ... 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 ...
There's always an exception to the rule. In an ad just published, Nepal Airlines (NAC) will most definitely consider hiring one or more qualified foreigner-airline pilots who can fly brand new 17 seater planes for them. According to KP newspaper ... 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 ...
Good point Pilar. I might add that it's also a well known fact that some of the most desirable categories of jobs for best pay/in dollars or foreign currencies, holidays, perks, health insurance, repatriation, etc, held by foreigners here are to ... 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 ...
Think you are right, Bartonursula. They are now saying that if Lumbini has such high levels of air pollution, 1.5 times higher than in Kathmandu, it is due authorities believe to dust and pollution from cement factories located in neighboring ... 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 take your point. I think all of us are now waiting with bated breath, for tangible developments to take place on this vital issue. Anyone else have solutions? 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 ...
You can duck the issue all you want but we should be thankful to the press (Kathmandu Post) to have reported this alarming situation in the first place, because the official report they cite is based on scientific findings, not fiction. It's all ... 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 ...
I also just read that article in the Kathmandu Post entitled: "Nepal's Air Quality is Worst in the World: EPI Report" I think we all wish it were otherwise in our beloved Nepal, but I hope you don't mind my saying ... 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 ...
First thing to clarify on the condo question would be to get confirmation that Nepal's Parliament actually approved that plan, originally put forward in 2012, which would allow foreigners to own apartments in apartment buildings. I think ... 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 ...
Interesting point you have raised. It happens to be a matter about which I have some knowledge. I have no doubt whatever that what you are suggesting is do-able in Nepal, under the Contract Act of 2056, as amended notably in 2058, Muluki Ain and ... 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 ...
I am sure many other contributors will be more apt and better informed than I to give expats good up to date information on the Cost of Living in Nepal. I will therefore defer to them. In the meantime, however, I would refer expat friends and other ... Read More
I want to start Indian restaurants in nepal by vikas
i want start indian restaurant . which area is good for business of restaurants
If your indian restaurant is going to be serving really "hot and spicy" food like so many others, count me out as your customer, sorry! Sometimes I get the feeling here that the more red chili they add to a dish, the better people will ... Read More
Relocating to Nepal by lorant80
Dear All, My name is Lorant (37/m), and I am from Budapest Hungary. I currently working as B2B marketing manager for an IT company. As a person, I am open and outgoing, interested in vast majority of topics from astronomy to biology. :) I also ...
It's no secret that nepalis traditionally used Singapore transit point for remittances. Now it sounds as if they will have a new choice offered to them, with Vaduz as its capital, with all the trappings of diplomatic immunity, of course. 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 ...
And it cannot be said that they haven't had the time to develop those direly needed natural resources. They've had 30 years to do it. The consumers themselves cannot do it - The country's leaders must. With no planning and no vision for ... 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 ...
You've heard the man. After reading that valuable piece of information, and as they say in the good old US of A, one can't help but conclude that investment in Nepal is actually as easy as eating american pie! Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Nepal? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you have ...
yeah, it's about time more nepalis assumed their own responsibility for current state of things, and not always so dependent on foreign aid. Lethargy has its limits. It's like a child. At some point he has to grow up! Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Nepal? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you have ...
That's the way to go - helping others by giving directly. The mistake most foreigners do is to channel their donations through NGO's. The great advantage of giving directly is that you can be 100% sure, the money will always end up in the ... Read More
Relocating to Nepal by lorant80
Dear All, My name is Lorant (37/m), and I am from Budapest Hungary. I currently working as B2B marketing manager for an IT company. As a person, I am open and outgoing, interested in vast majority of topics from astronomy to biology. :) I also ...
yeah, you said it, especially when one also considers how ridiculously low the production capacity of the country really is. The nepalis keep importing and importing more and more foreign goods as their level of poverty decreases and the number of ... Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Nepal? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you have ...
Oh, my God, where to start? Everything in Nepal is so drastically different than anything we, in the West know, or have been accustomed to. It's like day and night. Like you say, in terms of style, food, greetings, laws, festivals, you name it, ... Read More
I want to stay permanently in Nepal for business with family by vikas
I am Indian. I want to set permanently my business in Nepal with my family. I am married. I have 2 children. what is the process and what I should prepare for my business and family . is it easy to set permanently.
With Nepal's population being more than 80% Hindu, that would make sense. Sometimes we forget that Lord Buddha may have been born in Lumbini, in Nepal, but buddhists only account for about 10% of the country's population. This said, nothing ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Nepal? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging and ...
It's true what you say. Nepal has missed the train altogether. If I remember correctly, I think you once said that Nepal was still living in the 15th century. It is correct that the majority of the people are passive out there in them hills and ... 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 ...
Latest report of the economy from nation's Central Bank sounds pretty bleak. On the basis of latest review period just released: - Sharp decline in the incoming flow of those foreign currency remittances Nepal is so highly dependent on. Before ... Read More
Foreigner open business in Nepal by nemnemvietnam
Namaste 馃嚦馃嚨馃嚦馃嚨 I'm from Viet Nam and study abroad in Japan. I'm interested in business and have plan to open restaurant in Japan after I'm graduate university. But I have many friends from Nepal so one day ...
Right you are. And I will go a step further. I think I am correct in saying that the number of foreigners who've gone into the restaurant business in Kathmandu and made a success of it over the longer term is fairly limited. Only three names ... 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 ...
Now you're talking turkey! 1. A Thai person asks a simple question as to whether or not she can buy property in Nepal, as simple as ABC? You are right, let's stick to the topic at hand. 2. You then proceed to provide perfectly valid ... 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 ...
A foreigner applying for and getting a nepali passport?? As everyone knows, there is no such thing as "double nationality" here - not tolerated. It's a non-starter. Don't know any foreigner who will be willing in that event to ... 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 love nepali people! What I love about you is that you always make things sound so simple! Sorry to be blunt, but here you are making such mammoth assumptions to the point of totally unrealistic, bordering on the ridiculous. As written in these ... Read More
Paying bills in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Nepal? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
It's true. Nepalis are so money savvy, they are never on the short end of the stick! Hold on to your wallet, guys! Read More
Nepali Time and Time Off in this country by jl1234
In what he refers to as "The Irrelevance of Time in Nepal", this nepali writer expresses the opinion that this question of [b]TIME SOMETHING[/b] in Nepal is the biggest single issue for Westerners to get a hold of when visiting this ...
A long time expat resident of Nepal recently expressed a sense of frustration in working with nepalis when, as he put it, he increasingly finds that here, too many people take the attitude that things are due to them without working. Like he says ... Read More
Doing business in Nepal by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Nepal? Is it complicated to register a company in Nepal? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Nepal? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank you ...
Trekking business is closed to foreigners. Doing business in Nepal is not easy. Like this other longtime contributor to Expat said so wisely, don't invest in Nepal any more than you can afford to lose. Nepal is a lovely place to visit up to 5 ... Read More
Nepali Time and Time Off in this country
In what he refers to as "The Irrelevance of Time in Nepal", this nepali writer expresses the opinion that this question of TIME SOMETHING in Nepal is the biggest single issue for Westerners to get a hold of when visiting this country. For ... Read More
Customs Declaration on Arrival
Since I've been here, I often hear the question: How much cash can foreigners bring into Nepal? To answer that question, I refer them to the following link's valuable information, for guidance purposes: ... Read More
Foreigner open business in Nepal by nemnemvietnam
Namaste 馃嚦馃嚨馃嚦馃嚨 I'm from Viet Nam and study abroad in Japan. I'm interested in business and have plan to open restaurant in Japan after I'm graduate university. But I have many friends from Nepal so one day ...
Hi! Personally, I like your idea to open a small business in Kathmandu and sell vietnamese food. But if I may suggest, the first thing I would do, were I in your place, would be to come to Nepal on a tourist visa, and stay here maybe 2-3 months to ... Read More
Nepal strike advice for Tourists by Pilar2016
Can expats tell me why there are so many strikes in Nepal?
You are right to be concerned. The best strike advice I've seen is provided by Travel Resources - read below. Like they say, the majority of these strikes stem from the upcoming constitutional reform. The same reforms that have been going on in ... Read More
Employment for Non-Nepali Citizens
With no pretense of being an expert in this field - I leave that to others - I would nevertheless strongly suggest that any foreigner who is thinking to come to Nepal with the intention of getting a job might be well advised to, first, read the full ... 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'd love to be able to choose Nepal as a place to leisurely retire in, if I knew for sure the authorities would grant me a type of long-term visa, enabling me to lead a simple, non-business, retired lifestyle, and this for the rest of my life. Long ... Read More
why nepal is so polluted and dangerous for your health? by nopal
1. because there are one and one half million motorcycles, making it the third most polluted city on the planet 2. because the city is tearing up so many streets to install water pipes or to widen the narrow streets. 3. because there are power cuts ...
To do my job, photography and reporting, I actually spend as little time as possible in the city of Kathmandu which is notorious for its pollution. But some of the worst air in Nepal is not just limited to one city called Kathmandu - unfortunately. ... Read More
Nepal: a Nepalese perspective by TheoauNepal
Recently, I came across views of Nepal expressed by a nepalese man on the web, and most notably on Quora. Personally, I found the analysis and reflections that he made about his own country to be profound, objective and most informative. In my view, ...
I found this Nepalese Perspective particularly interesting and totally relevant to the job I do. Personally, I agree and can find no cause for disagreement with the views expressed. As any economist will confirm, the exchange rate of a currency - ... Read More
The best things to discover in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in Nepal that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Nepalese dishes that you ...
I am really looking forward to my next visit to Nepal, and this time to do a press report for the folks back home. On previous trips, I have had ample opportunity to discover and photograph the seven World Heritage sites conveniently located within ... Read More