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Nepal

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Passport Rank
#80
Visa-Free Score
47
Dual Citizenship
Not Allowed
Population
29.1M
GDP per Capita
$1K
📋Immigration Notes

Special provisions for Indians: India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship (1950) allows Indians to live and work in Nepal without visa. Open border. However, citizenship is restricted. Naturalization after 15 years. Strong cultural ties.

Fastest Route: Standard Naturalization in Nepal
Naturalization

Standard path to citizenship through extended residency in Nepal.

7-9 years

Requirements

  • Legal residency for 7 years
  • Clean criminal record
  • Proof of financial stability
  • Language proficiency in Nepali
  • Integration into local community

Advantages

  • Full citizenship rights
  • Pathway available to most applicants
  • No large investment required

Disadvantages

  • Long residency requirement (7 years)
  • Must meet all integration requirements

Step-by-Step: Standard Naturalization in Nepal

1

Obtain Residency

Secure initial residency permit through work, family, or other qualifying category

~3 months
2

Maintain Continuous Residency

Live in Nepal for the required 7 years

~84 months
3

Apply for Citizenship

Submit naturalization application with supporting documents

~6 months
4

Interview and Tests

Complete citizenship interview and any required language/civics tests

~3 months
5

Receive Citizenship

Take oath and receive citizenship certificate

~2 months

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