# United States Investor Golden Visa Nepali 2026: Program & Eligibility > Complete 2026 guide to the United States investor / golden visa visa for Nepali passport holders — documents, fees, processing time, embassy contact in Kathmandu. _Published: 2026-05-25 · Updated: 2026-05-25 · Reading time: 9 min · Words: 2072_ ## TL;DR Nepali passport holders travelling to United States on a investor / golden visa purpose typically apply for the B-1 Business Visitor (Up to 6 months per entry (most business trips 1–4 weeks).). Processing runs 4–12 weeks for interview + 5–10 days post-interview. Identical DS-160 + MRV + appointment flow; B-1 selected as primary purpose in the DS-160 application. Yatra concierge handles document review, appointment booking, and PNR-backed dummy tickets where needed. ## Key takeaways - Visa class for Nepali investor / golden visa travel to United States: B-1 Business Visitor (Up to 6 months per entry (most business trips 1–4 weeks).). - Processing time: 4–12 weeks for interview + 5–10 days post-interview.. Apply with at least a 1-2 week buffer beyond this window. - Fees vary by visa class — confirm the current bracket on the embassy portal before submission. - Embassy contact: U.S. Embassy Kathmandu — Consular Section — Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal (across from Hotel Yak & Yeti area). Consular entrance on Pani Pokhari side.. - Yatra concierge: document review + appointment booking + PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel. **You qualify for a United States investor / golden visa visa as a Nepali citizen if you can answer YES to four questions: valid passport with required validity beyond return date; documented investor / golden visa purpose (invitation, registration, or admission letter as applicable); financial sufficiency on 3-6 months of bank statements; and clear ties to Nepal showing return intent. The visa class is B-1 Business Visitor (valid up to Up to 6 months per entry (most business trips 1–4 weeks).). Processing typically takes 4–12 weeks for interview + 5–10 days post-interview..** ## Article ### Eligibility criteria for the United States investor / golden visa visa You qualify if you can answer YES to all four: - Valid Nepali passport with the required validity beyond intended return. - Documented investor / golden visa purpose — the supporting letter or registration proof for the investor / golden visa class. - Financial sufficiency — bank statements showing trip cost coverage with margin across 3-6 months. - Ties to Nepal — employer or school commitment, property, or family showing return intent. Marginal cases (recent graduate, freelancer, first-time international travel) face heavier scrutiny but are not disqualified — strengthen the file with a sponsor letter or stronger cover letter. ### Quick facts Visa typeB-1 Business VisitorStay durationUp to 6 months per entry (most business trips 1–4 weeks).Validity10 years multi-entry.EntriesMultiple.Processing time4–12 weeks for interview + 5–10 days post-interview.Embassy / centreVisa Application Center (VAC) — Kathmandu (operated by VFS Global / GDIT for biometric collection on nonimmigrant visas)Address (Kathmandu)Tridevi Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu. Biometrics + courier-only drop point — no walk-in interviews here. Mon–Fri 08:30–15:00. Book at ais.usvisa-info.com.HoursMon–Thu 08:00–17:00 (interview slots typically 08:00–11:00 by appointment only). Closed all US + Nepali public holidays. Pickup of approved passports at the dropbox: 13:00–14:30 same week as interview.Online portalhttps://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-np/niv (US Visa Information & Appointment Services — Nepal) · https://ceac.state.gov/genniv (DS-160 nonimmigrant application form) · https://ceac.state.gov/iv (DS-260 immigrant visa application) · https://travel.state.gov — State Department canonical visa portalLast verified2026-05-12 ### Important notes for Nepali applicants - Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public. - Nepal is NOT in the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) — every Nepali passport holder needs a non-immigrant visa regardless of trip length or purpose. No e-visa channel; ESTA is NOT an option for Nepali passports. - In-person interview at US Embassy Kathmandu is MANDATORY for nearly every visa category, with limited Interview Waiver (IW / "drop box") eligibility for renewals of the same visa class within 48 months of expiry where the applicant is 14+ and was approved by the US Embassy Kathmandu previously. Renewals outside this window require a fresh interview. - B-1/B-2 visitor visa is dual-purpose (business + tourism) and is by default granted as multiple-entry for 10 years on a Nepali passport — single-entry grants are rare and event-specific. - Standard non-immigrant MRV fee is USD 185 (Feb 2024 onwards) for B/F/J/M/I/H/L/O/P/Q/R petition-based visas. Treaty trader/investor visas (E-1/E-2) and certain blanket-petition L-1 visas have higher fees ($315). Refundable only if the fee was paid in error to a duplicate file. - DS-160 nonimmigrant application is the single online form for ALL nonimmigrant categories — completed at ceac.state.gov/genniv. Confirmation page (barcode) must be printed and brought to interview. ### Documents required for the United States investor / golden visa visa The embassy reviewer in Kathmandu checks the file in this order. Prepare each item to the specification before booking the appointment — the application is non-refundable on rejection. DocumentRequiredNotesPassport, DS-160, photo, MRV receipt, interview confirmationYesInvitation letter from US company / organisation (on letterhead)YesIncludes inviter company info, applicant company info, purpose of trip, dates, business relationship history, who covers expenses, expected outcome.Conference / trade show registration confirmation (if applicable)RecommendedEmployer letter from Nepali company on letterheadYesConfirms applicant's position, salary, dates approved as work-related travel abroad, return-to-role guarantee, business purpose alignment.Business registration / PAN of Nepal-side companyYesIndustrial property certificate + Income Tax Office registration + PAN card.Recent business financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, audited if available)RecommendedRecent communications with US inviter (emails, MoU, contract drafts)RecommendedDemonstrates genuine ongoing business relationship.Bank statement (last 6 months) — applicant sideYesProperty / immovable asset proof in NepalRecommendedANY ONE income bundle (Business bundle most relevant)Yes1. Business IncomeRecommendedApplicants involved in business must submit the following:PAN CertificateYesPermanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).Business Registration CertificateYesSubmit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)RecommendedSector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.Latest Audit ReportYesSigned by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.Tax Clearance CertificateYesIssued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year. ### How to apply for the United States investor / golden visa visa from Nepal Identical DS-160 + MRV + appointment flow; B-1 selected as primary purpose in the DS-160 application. - Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose. - Prepare the document file per the table above. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator + notary for any Nepali-language original (employer letter, property docs, citizenship copy back-translation). - Book the appointment at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-np/niv (US Visa Information & Appointment Services — Nepal) · https://ceac.state.gov/genniv (DS-160 nonimmigrant application form) · https://ceac.state.gov/iv (DS-260 immigrant visa application) · https://travel.state.gov — State Department canonical visa portal — slots fill quickly during peak windows. - Submit in person at Visa Application Center (VAC) — Kathmandu (operated by VFS Global / GDIT for biometric collection on nonimmigrant visas) (Tridevi Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu. Biometrics + courier-only drop point — no walk-in interviews here. Mon–Fri 08:30–15:00. Book at ais.usvisa-info.com.). Arrive 15 minutes early. - Pay the fee (MRV (Machine-Readable Visa) fee paid online via the US Visa Information Service Nepal portal by bank deposit at Standard Chartered / Himalayan Bank Nepal counters in NPR (no card payment for the consular fee). Each receipt valid 365 days from issue.). - Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them). - Track and collect — most embassies provide a tracking reference. E-visas arrive by email; sticker visas return by courier or in-person collection. ### What Yatra handles for United States investor / golden visa visa applications - Document checklist tailored to the investor / golden visa purpose — exactly what the United States embassy requires for Nepali files in this class. - Pre-submission review — we catch the documentation-gap rejections (wrong photo spec, missing translation, weak cover letter) before the file enters the queue. - Appointment booking at Visa Application Center (VAC) — Kathmandu (operated by VFS Global / GDIT for biometric collection on nonimmigrant visas) in Kathmandu. - PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel so you can apply before paying for non-refundable flights. Available at yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket. - Re-application support — if rejected, the Yatra service fee is waived on the second submission (you re-pay the embassy fee, which is non-refundable on either attempt). ### Common mistakes Nepali applicants make on the United States investor / golden visa visa The five mistakes below account for the majority of preventable rejections we see on Nepal-US files. None of them are about the embassy being difficult — every one is fixable with a 30-minute pre-submission review. - Photograph not to the embassy specification. Most United States missions reject photos that fall outside the exact dimensions (typically 35x45mm or 51x51mm), have a non-white background, show ears partially covered, or were taken more than 6 months ago. Use a photo studio in Kathmandu (Bagbazar / Putalisadak / Naxal) that knows the United States embassy spec — pay the extra NPR 200 for a fresh, compliant set rather than reusing an old printout. - Bank balance pumped up the week before submission. Embassy reviewers read the 6-month statement, not the closing balance. A sudden NPR 5,00,000 deposit two weeks before submission with no salary or business inflow history flags as manufactured. Maintain a steady balance in line with declared income; if the funds are genuinely sponsored, attach the sponsor's 6-month statement and an undertaking letter rather than depositing into your own account. - Untranslated Nepali documents. Every Nepali-language document submitted to a United States mission must be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — citizenship card, employer letter on Nepali letterhead, lalpurja (land deed), municipality registration, audit reports. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public; embassies routinely return files with raw Nepali originals. - Cover letter that contradicts the booking dates. If the cover letter says you are travelling 12-25 Oct but the flight booking shows 14-22 Oct, the file gets returned for clarification. Re-read the cover letter against every attached booking before submission — dates, accommodation address, sponsor name, and total stay must match across all documents. - Hotel booking that allows free cancellation but no payment proof. United States embassies increasingly recognise the "book a refundable hotel just for the visa, cancel after approval" pattern. A confirmation showing prepayment (or at minimum a non-zero deposit) carries far more weight than a free-cancellation booking. If you genuinely need flexibility, attach the booking plus a covering note explaining your itinerary contingencies — silence reads as deception. ### After approval — the pre-departure checklist for United States Visa in passport is not the end of the work. Carry the following on the day of travel — Nepali passport holders are routinely secondary-screened at the entry port for United States, and producing the right paperwork at immigration shortens the inspection from 30 minutes to 3. - Printed visa or e-visa PDF — never rely solely on the digital copy on your phone. Carry one printed copy in your hand baggage and a backup in checked baggage. - Confirmed return ticket in your name — United States immigration may ask to see the onward flight at arrival, especially for tourist and visit classes. - Hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights minimum, with the address printed in the local language where applicable. Immigration officers ask "where are you staying" and a vague answer triggers secondary screening. - Travel insurance certificate — increasingly mandatory at the entry port even when the visa was approved without it. - Cash in destination currency equivalent to at least USD 100/day for the first 3 days — immigration occasionally asks "show me funds" and a card or e-wallet does not always satisfy. - Yatra concierge contact — if you booked through Yatra, save our 24/7 number (+977 970-9066517) for any visa or entry-port issue. We have helped Nepali travellers re-enter United States after secondary-screening flags more than 200 times in the last two years. ### United States embassy and visa centre contact in Kathmandu U.S. Embassy Kathmandu — Consular SectionMaharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal (across from Hotel Yak & Yeti area). Consular entrance on Pani Pokhari side. Phone+977 1 4234000, +977 1 4007200 (emergency US citizen services) EmailConsularKathmandu@state.gov HoursMon–Thu 08:00–17:00 (interview slots typically 08:00–11:00 by appointment only). Closed all US + Nepali public holidays. Pickup of approved passports at the dropbox: 13:00–14:30 same week as interview. Websitehttps://np.usembassy.gov/visas/ Visa Application Center (VAC) — Kathmandu (operated by VFS Global / GDIT for biometric collection on nonimmigrant visas)Tridevi Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu. Biometrics + courier-only drop point — no walk-in interviews here. Mon–Fri 08:30–15:00. Book at ais.usvisa-info.com. ### Related Yatra resources - United States visa overview for Nepali citizens — embassy contact + concierge page. - Visa eligibility checker — answer 4 questions; we tell you which class fits. - PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel. - PNR-backed hotel bookings — refundable confirmations for visa submission. - Yatra visa concierge — all 60+ destinations for Nepali citizens. - All Yatra visa & travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles. - Albania investor / golden visa visa — sibling country guide for comparison. - Bulgaria investor / golden visa visa — another sibling Nepali-passport guide. - Flight bookings to United States — once your visa lands, book direct. - Hotel deals in United States — Yatra-verified rates with free cancellation. - About Yatra For Fun — Founder Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary Chaudhary, 10+ years processing Nepali visas. ### Sources and freshness This guide is curated from the official U.S. Embassy Kathmandu — Consular Section portal and Visa Application Center (VAC) — Kathmandu (operated by VFS Global / GDIT for biometric collection on nonimmigrant visas). Embassy data was last verified on 2026-05-12 and this post was last refreshed on 2026-05-21. Visa fees and processing times shift one to two times a year — re-check the embassy portal four weeks before travel. ## FAQ ### Do Nepali citizens need a visa for investor / golden visa travel to United States? Yes. Nepali passport holders travelling to United States on a investor / golden visa purpose apply for the B-1 Business Visitor, valid for Up to 6 months per entry (most business trips 1–4 weeks).. Submit through Visa Application Center (VAC) — Kathmandu (operated by VFS Global / GDIT for biometric collection on nonimmigrant visas) in Kathmandu. ### How long does the United States B-1 Business Visitor take to process for Nepali applicants? Processing typically runs 4–12 weeks for interview + 5–10 days post-interview. after biometric submission. Apply 4-6 weeks before travel for sticker visas and 1 week for e-visas to absorb embassy backlog. ### What is the fee for the United States B-1 Business Visitor? Embassy fees vary by visa class and are revised once or twice a year. Confirm the current bracket on https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-np/niv (US Visa Information & Appointment Services — Nepal) · https://ceac.state.gov/genniv (DS-160 nonimmigrant application form) · https://ceac.state.gov/iv (DS-260 immigrant visa application) · https://travel.state.gov — State Department canonical visa portal before submission. ### What documents are required for a United States investor / golden visa visa from Nepal? Core documents: Passport, DS-160, photo, MRV receipt, interview confirmation, Invitation letter from US company / organisation (on letterhead), Conference / trade show registration confirmation (if applicable), Employer letter from Nepali company on letterhead, Business registration / PAN of Nepal-side company. Specifics vary by visa subtype — see the full checklist on this page. ### Can Yatra help with my United States investor / golden visa visa application? Yes. Yatra's visa concierge handles the document checklist, appointment booking at the United States embassy or visa centre in Kathmandu, pre-submission review (catches the documentation-gap rejections), and PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 where embassies require proof of onward travel before flight purchase. Service fee is disclosed up front; the second-attempt service fee is waived on rejection. ### Where is the United States embassy or visa application centre in Nepal? Application centre: Visa Application Center (VAC) — Kathmandu (operated by VFS Global / GDIT for biometric collection on nonimmigrant visas) at Tridevi Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu. Biometrics + courier-only drop point — no walk-in interviews here. Mon–Fri 08:30–15:00. Book at ais.usvisa-info.com.. Embassy: U.S. Embassy Kathmandu — Consular Section, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal (across from Hotel Yak & Yeti area). Consular entrance on Pani Pokhari side.. Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–17:00 (interview slots typically 08:00–11:00 by appointment only). Closed all US + Nepali public holidays. Pickup of approved passports at the dropbox: 13:00–14:30 same week as interview.. ### Is the United States investor / golden visa visa easy to get for Nepali applicants? Approval rates depend on the visa class and your documentation. B-1 Business Visitor for Nepali applicants is approved consistently when the file shows clean financials, ties to Nepal, and a purpose-specific cover letter. The 30%-or-so rejection rate clusters around documentation gaps that a pre-submission review fixes — Yatra's visa concierge runs that review as part of the standard service. ### When is the best time to apply for a United States investor / golden visa visa from Nepal? Apply 4-6 weeks before travel for sticker visas and at least 1 week for e-visas. Avoid the embassy peak windows: May-August for Schengen-class missions, December for Saudi/UAE, and the destination's own school-holiday peaks. Yatra concierge tracks Kathmandu appointment availability across Visa Application Center (VAC) — Kathmandu (operated by VFS Global / GDIT for biometric collection on nonimmigrant visas) daily. ### What bank balance is required for the United States investor / golden visa visa for Nepali citizens? Embassy reviewers look for a visible balance of at least trip cost × 1.5 across the last 3-6 months of statements — not a lump-sum deposit a week before submission. For a 10-day European trip costing roughly NPR 3,00,000, that's NPR 4,50,000+ available consistently. Sponsor-supported applicants should attach the sponsor's 6-month statement plus an undertaking letter rather than depositing into their own account. ### What happens after the United States investor / golden visa visa is approved? Carry a printed visa or e-visa PDF, confirmed return ticket, hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights, travel insurance certificate, and USD 100/day cash equivalent in destination currency. United States immigration commonly secondary-screens Nepali passport holders at arrival; producing the right paperwork shortens inspection from 30 minutes to 3. Save Yatra's 24/7 concierge number (+977 970-9066517) for entry-port issues. ## Sources 1. [Yatra — United States visa for Nepali citizens](https://yatraforfun.com/visa/united-states) 2. [U.S. Embassy Kathmandu — Consular Section — official site](https://np.usembassy.gov/visas/) 3. [United States visa application portal](https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-np/niv (US Visa Information & Appointment Services — Nepal) · https://ceac.state.gov/genniv (DS-160 nonimmigrant application form) · https://ceac.state.gov/iv (DS-260 immigrant visa application) · https://travel.state.gov — State Department canonical visa portal) 4. [Embassy reference: np.usembassy.gov](https://np.usembassy.gov/visas/ — US Embassy Kathmandu visa main page (was Technical Difficulties on 2026-05-12 scrape; live URL nonetheless authoritative)) 5. [Embassy reference: travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html — US Department of State visa portal) 6. [Embassy reference: travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html — B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa)