Living In Nepal

Until 1951 education in Nepal was not available to everyone, rather it was restricted to the ruling families and their close counterparts.  Since 1951 things have changed radically and to this day the Nepalese government is continually committed to the improvement, development and expansion of education in Nepal.

A lack of funds, parts of the country that suffer from inaccessibility and a nation that is intrinsically poor with citizens who cannot afford to send their children to school however restricts the government’s effort which is why many expatriates living and working in Nepal are actually assisting with educational programmes.

Nepal currently ranks around the twelfth poorest country in the world with almost one third of the nation’s population existing well below the poverty line; therefore it is unsurprising that the majority of jobs in Nepal for international citizens are in the fields of aid agency and relief work as well as in governmental and non-governmental assistance postings, there are also some teaching positions available and a great many opportunities for volunteers.

However the nation suffers from some security issues, it has restricted accessibility and it is quite susceptible to natural disasters therefore many charities and aid agencies have difficulty attracting key personnel despite the fact that the nation is stunningly diverse and beautiful and that the majority of Nepalese citizens are hugely welcoming.  Having said that, those international citizens who do commit to Nepal find a warm welcome and a fantastic way of life awaits them and most are reluctant to leave if the time comes.

At first glance getting in to Nepal to travel around and explore or to live and work seems quite easy because Nepal prides itself on giving visas to everyone irrespective of their nationality.  However, in reality the fact that there are so many visa types that one can apply for to enter Nepal depending on the reason and duration of stay makes the process a little more complicated than at first glance.

Anyone planning on living and working in Nepal for any length of time should contact their nearest Nepalese Embassy to find out about the current rules and restrictions in place and about which specific visa type they should best apply for entry under.  Alternatively, for those who enter Nepal on a simple tourism visa (which are issued at any port of entry upon arrival in the country) the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu can amend, alter, issue and reissue all types of visa.