Working remotely from Nepal.
Everything you need to know.
Visa rules, best cities, internet speeds, monthly costs, co-working spaces, and how to tap into the nomad community — all in one place.
Visa & entry
How long you can stay and how to extend
The short version
- → Most nationalities get a tourist visa on arrival (15 or 30 days, extendable).
- → You can stay up to 150 days per calendar year on a tourist visa.
- → Extensions are straightforward — done at the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
- → No official digital nomad visa exists yet (as of 2026), but working remotely for foreign employers is widely practiced.
- → A tourist visa costs $25 (15 days) or $40 (30 days) at the airport.
Best cities for digital nomads
Where to base yourself and what each city offers
Kathmandu
★★★★★The hub. Best infrastructure, most co-working spaces, Thamel nightlife, the most international community.
Pokhara
★★★★☆Lakeside calm. Mountain views, laid-back pace, growing nomad scene. Great for a change of pace from Kathmandu.
Bandipur
★★★☆☆A historic hill town for deep-focus stays. No traffic, no noise, clean air — but limited co-working options.
Internet & connectivity
Fast enough for video calls? Yes.
Kathmandu and Pokhara have modern fibre infrastructure. Most established co-working spaces have 50–200 Mbps dedicated lines with UPS backup for power outages. Getting a SIM card takes 15 minutes at the airport — see the guide below.
Cost of living
Monthly budget at a glance
| Category | Budget | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (private room/apartment) | $150–250 | $300–600 |
| Food (local restaurants + groceries) | $100–150 | $200–300 |
| Co-working (monthly membership) | $30–60 | $80–150 |
| Transport (taxi + ride-share) | $20–40 | $50–80 |
| SIM + data plan | $10–15 | $15–20 |
| Total estimate | $310–515 | $645–1,150 |
Co-working spaces
Day passes from $3 · Monthly desks from $30
Kathmandu has the most co-working options — from budget hot-desks to premium private offices. Most have fibre WiFi, UPS backup, and meeting rooms. Pokhara has a growing scene focused on Lakeside. Always ask about power backup before committing to a monthly membership.
- → Day pass: typically NPR 400–800 ($3–6)
- → Monthly hot-desk: NPR 4,000–10,000 ($30–75)
- → Private desk/office: NPR 10,000–20,000+ ($75–150+)
Community & events
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