Simple, dated guides for Nepali citizens: which countries are realistic, what each visa costs, step-by-step instructions and the scams to avoid.
How to move to Australia from Nepal — Possible with planning. Most Nepalis go as students first, then try for a skilled visa. Permanent residence is possible but competitive.
How to move to Canada from Nepal — Hard. Canada is cutting student and temporary worker numbers. PR is still possible, mainly through Express Entry, but scores are high.
How to move to United States from Nepal — Hard. Most Nepalis start as F-1 students. Registered nurses can be sponsored straight for a green card, with their family. H-1B work visas are a lottery, and the DV lottery isn't open right now.
How to move to United Kingdom from Nepal — Hard. Study and graduate visas are open. Overseas care-worker visas closed in July 2025, and skilled jobs now need a degree-level role and higher pay.
How to move to New Zealand from Nepal — Possible with planning. Work visas with an accredited employer (AEWV) and Green List jobs can lead to residence. Students need NZ$20,000 a year for living.
How to move to Japan from Nepal — Realistic. Japan has a government agreement with Nepal for Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) jobs, and language schools welcome Nepali students.
How to move to South Korea from Nepal — Realistic. The EPS government-to-government scheme is one of the cheapest, safest ways to work abroad. Pass the EPS-TOPIK exam — never pay an agent.
How to move to Germany from Nepal — Possible with planning. Germany actively wants skilled workers. The Opportunity Card lets you come and look for a job; vocational training (Ausbildung) pays you while you learn.
How to move to Ireland from Nepal — Possible with planning. English-speaking EU country with work permits for skilled jobs and healthcare assistants, and a 1–2 year stay-back after study.
How to move to India from Nepal — Realistic. Nepalis can live and work in India freely — no visa or work permit needed, under the 1950 treaty.
How to move to Malaysia from Nepal — Realistic. The most popular destination for new Nepali workers. Under the 2018 agreement, the employer should pay recruitment costs.
How to move to Qatar from Nepal — Realistic. Qatar has a legal minimum wage for all workers and allows job changes without employer permission.
How to move to Saudi Arabia from Nepal — Realistic. Nepal and Saudi Arabia signed their first general labour agreement in January 2026. Big demand from mega-projects.
How to move to Israel from Nepal — Possible with planning. Caregiver jobs through the Nepal–Israel government (G2G) scheme pay around 6,000+ shekels a month. Recruitment opens in rounds.
How to move to Croatia from Nepal — Possible with planning. One of the biggest European destinations for Nepali workers — construction, hotels, cleaning, delivery — but agency costs are high.
How to move to Poland from Nepal — Possible with planning. Work permits for factories, warehouses, delivery and farms, plus seasonal permits of up to 9 months.
How to move to Romania from Nepal — Possible with planning. Romania allowed 90,000 new foreign workers in 2026 and moved permits to a new online platform in August 2026.
How to move to Malta from Nepal — Hard. Single Permit jobs in hotels, care and delivery. Since January 2026 first-time workers must complete a Pre-Departure Course.
How to move to Portugal from Nepal — Closed right now. Closed for now: Portugal ended its job-seeker visa in October 2025 and the old 'come as a tourist, regularise later' route is gone.
How to move to Finland from Nepal — Hard. Study and skilled work are possible, but most 2026 berry-picker visa applications were refused.
How to move to Singapore from Nepal — Hard. The Gurkha Contingent of the Singapore Police and professional Employment Passes are the main routes.