walran
American looking for information about Nepal
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About me
American
Lives in Pokhara, Western Region
Speaks Spanish, Nepali,, English, Some German
Registration: 21 May 2018
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 ...
Buy an existing FDI company Or buy into one. We don't have those issues because my wife is Nepalese you could also do business with a trusted Nepalese party. There's a ton of opportunity in Nepal for business. Our attorney specializes ... 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 can definitely see the appeal of bringing your own vehicle. And if it's used perhaps it makes sense? A motorcycle that is about 1 to $2,000 in the US is about 7,000 in Kathmandu. 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 ...
So what we have done is formed a US 501c3 for tax benefits in the US and we control that which means that we control the funds that go to the NGO. In order for the NGO to receive funds they must comply with the stated goals and objectives that we ... 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 ...
Nice to find a fellow dog lover.. We have the one in the US and then 3 (now two) in Kathmandu that we love. Have had some issues with dogs on the street ending up in stitches and our dog "Thor" hates travelling and its usually about 40 ... 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 issue with this is multiple.. 1- no gas piped in anywhere in the country 2- you need really big bottles to heat the entire house and the roads won't allow delivery generally of say a 500 gallon tank and then the houses are not built for that ... 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 ...
I think that a minisplit can be bought there as I have seen them occasionally for heat and AC. I don't like the cold but it is pretty temperate in Kathmandu or you go towards Chitwan and it gets downright hot :) 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 ...
Some things are cheap. Our house has about 50 rooms and yet utilities are $100 a month. As a couple we can live OK on $700 a month without a house payment. But others live OK on it just scaled down. Read More
Frontline flea killer for pets
try increasing sulfur intake... for you.. My wife says that Notix is a good brand in Nepal and we have three dogs there. 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 ...
Hmm have been to Nepal for several months each year for a long time. I stopped getting sick when I became a vegetarian.. 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 ...
So I don't have an answer for that but we are moving to Nepal and finding a home for our dog Thor. We are not going to bring him to Nepal he is a Dutch Sheperd and way too expensive. The problem is the lack of space to run him in and the fact ... 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 ...
First last and always I would say foreign investments limited because of corruption in government and the fact that there's no rule of law comparable with the West in Nepal. Extremely difficult to get your earnings out of Nepal and the taxes ... 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 ...
Typically you need to get funding and that will come from outside of Nepal. If it is US funding then they will want you to have a US501C3 so they can write off their taxes. Very little funding coming from in country.. 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 ...
Hmm.. Yes you can live for $800 a month but maybe not that life you think you will. Dr's here make about $1000 a month for example but you are "not" getting the big house in Kathmandu on $800 a month. You "might" be able 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 ...
Hmm.. So part of me says why buy in Nepal? A house that costs $300,000 to build can be rented for $500-600 a month if you check around ( we have found many). I can put my money to work in the US at 12% interest and the banks in Nepal (if you are ... 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 I gave up meat I got sick a lot less as in 1X every couple of years.. Just a thought. Read More
Unmarriage certificate
Yes you would get the cert that you are eligible to marry from your embassy and it could take several days. Have had a number of friends say that marrying in Nepal it was cheaper to pay someone to do the paperwork and less hassle as in you pay $20 ... 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 ...
Always obey the law of course.. This happened last month "The embassy also said a number of other Chinese nationals had been arrested in Nepal for gold smuggling and illegally importing foreign currency into the country." To be honest ... 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 ...
If you go to trip advisor or elsewhere you find few problems with anyone bringing money into the country.. The issue is taking it out again.. Nepal is a one way street when it comes to bringing in money... Wide open gate coming into Nepal and a ... 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 ...
If you are American then you can get a 5 year visa if you study Nepali there.. 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/- ...
As always you are always very well stated and a wealth of information. Very good advice! We just sold 10 beds from one of our houses that were just Gathering dust. Seems like they could do with a good thrift store but I'm not sure that they ... 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 ...
USA Nerd, It makes some sense what you are saying about buying land etc. However I would not say the country is unstable at this point.. more just chaotic in a new democracy. If you are married to a Nepali I don't see the risk in buying land? ... 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/- ...
It all depends on expectations. If you trying to live like an American in the states then absolutely not.. If you are more humble in your expectations then you can get by. It's not luxury but you can do ok if you don't travel much, don't ... 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 ...
Every country has risks and issues with investing there. Some are easier than others granted but the third world is always a challenge and one of the places with the greatest possible gains too as these economies develop and grow without a lot of ... 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 you live cheaply, don't travel much by plane or stay in hotels then you can do it for that amount. Not sure where you are from buthttps://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/ and http://www.nationmaster.com/ will give you something to compare 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 ...
Sadly the fast track is actually a slow track filled with corruption and graft. But I have faith that Nepal will figure it out but the capital was better under the king.. I don't think Nepalis know what to do with democracy and are ... 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 ...
The money goes about 7 to 10 times as far there as it does in the West specifically America. Kathmandu is polluted but still OK and has a lot to offer if you get past the traffic. But why live there? Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini or any of a 100 ... 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 ...
https://plus.google.com/photos/101177089301936095032/album/6571070794267240977/6571070799270904514?authkey=CKDhtd37zLaLJA I thought I should maybe prove that I exist as ... 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 ...
https://plus.google.com/photos/101177089301936095032/album/6571070794267240977/6571070798430739122?authkey=CKDhtd37zLaLJA 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 ...
I married my wife a Nepali Dr. April of 2016 and we spend on average two months a year there in Nepal as she has several houses etc. I am a businessman in the US with several businesses one of which is pretty large. I started over about 5 years ago ... Read More
Getting married in Nepal by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Nepal or who are about to get married in Nepal to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Nepal? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
Married April 2016 and it's been great! You do need a letter from your embassy stating that you are single and have no impediments to marriage in Nepal and then go through all the back and forth trips mentioned above. The fiance visa will take ... Read More
Housing Off the Beaten Track in Nepal
There was a Gurung type of dwelling with low roof and outhouse for about $10 a day in Lamjung in a village that was pretty remote as in more than an hour by 4x4. I suspect there would be a lot of places if you look. We rented a house for our ... 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 ...
Oh, Thank you I remember now and it was a great idea. Thank you! Randall 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 ...
Theo, How would we find your old posts on repatriating money from Nepal? That is a concern if we bring in 300K or more US. Randall Read More
Foreign Business in Nepal by Kimone
Hi, I would like to connect with any foreigners that have successfully managed to open a business in Nepal or anyone who can recommend some [someone] legal advice. Are there any government websites which outline the CURRENT requirements for ...
This was very helpfulas well as to getting money out of Nepal.. 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 ...
So yes there is one way to get money out and no it isn't easy.. You have to set up an account with a specific bank and in a specific way usually using an attorney to do so and we are looking at it as well and the minimum capital requirement is ... Read More
Marriage Visa in Nepal by rebekahstrunzsherpa
Hi all For those of you who read my introduction (which I accidentally posted in the wrong spot, forgive me!) you know I am an Australian who recently married a Nepali citizen. We will be getting our marriage certificate today (all things going to ...
If it's easier is probably only because you have the documents already from the first time. Read More
Foreign Business in Nepal by Kimone
Hi, I would like to connect with any foreigners that have successfully managed to open a business in Nepal or anyone who can recommend some [someone] legal advice. Are there any government websites which outline the CURRENT requirements for ...
There's usually opportunities outside of the main flow of products. One of my friends actually buys rugs from Nepal and as a seven-figure business here in Salt Lake. And he's so smart usually money is made in the niches I've actually ... Read More
Foreign Business in Nepal by Kimone
Hi, I would like to connect with any foreigners that have successfully managed to open a business in Nepal or anyone who can recommend some [someone] legal advice. Are there any government websites which outline the CURRENT requirements for ...
Which export firms have you liked? Read More
Foreign Business in Nepal by Kimone
Hi, I would like to connect with any foreigners that have successfully managed to open a business in Nepal or anyone who can recommend some [someone] legal advice. Are there any government websites which outline the CURRENT requirements for ...
My wife is Nepali and through her we can do just about anything. Expatriating the money is a whole other matter and you have to jump through a lot of hoops for that. Read More
What's in Pokhara to do?
I like to fish off the shores with the locals and see what might come up. Surprisingly the fishing is pretty good.. 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 ...
Amanda, Yes, my wife is Nepali, a doctor and was a senior administrator for Chitwan Medical school. She founded eternal hope Nepal with some friends from the hospital. Facebook has daily updates there if you look under Eternal Hope Nepal and our ... 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 ...
Are you in Nepal currently or somewhere else now? If you are there we will be there in October. My cousin runs Mercy Corps in Nepal but I can't hardly get him to answer an email or phone.. I know he is busy but... and from our last conversation ... 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 ...
I think you are correct. I do think there are many untapped opportunities however. I would put everything in my wife's name and that simplifies a lot but is still hard I think.. My world bank friends there tell me there is a lot of opportunity ... 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 ...
Once again your reply is very erudite! Thank you! I really like that last suggestion.. I can see how that would work very well and I have a number of expat friends living there and I could even exchange for people who visit our charity I think. I ... 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 ...
Very well thought out thank you very much! We have an NGO (2) in Nepal and I have set up a 501C3 here in the US so I imagine that we can do that again.. I will have to talk to some attorneys here and there and see what we can figure out. I know ... 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 ...
Best seems to be paid outside country. Read More
Getting Money From Nepal To USA
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 ... 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 ...
Sounds wonderful thank you. I would put any business interests in my wife's name and in our family business there so that would be perfect for us I think. Thanks for your reply! Randall 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 have spent quite a bit of time in Nepal over the last 4 years usually about 2 months a year. My wife is a doctor from Nepal with houses in Kathmandu and Chitwan. We have been supporting slum children there. Almost 200 now that we are educating ... Read More