# New Zealand visa for Nepali citizens

> New Zealand visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

Nepali passport holders visiting New Zealand as tourists use the Visitor Visa — Tourist. Visa fee: NZD 441 (visa fee) + NZD 100 IVL = NZD 541 total. Processing time: 2–3 weeks. Apply through VFS Global New Zealand Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu.

- **Visa route (tourist):** Visa required
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/new-zealand
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-05-17

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** New Zealand High Commission — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- **Address:** Sir Edmund Hillary Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
- **Phone:** +91 11 4688 3170
- **Email:** nzhcdelhi@mfat.govt.nz
- **Hours:** Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 (visa enquiries via Immigration NZ contact form only).
- **Application centre:** VFS Global New Zealand Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu — Chhaya Devi Complex, 1st floor, Thamel, Kathmandu (biometric collection + paper-application drop only — primary lodgement is online via Immigration NZ portal). Book at vfsglobal.com/newzealand/nepal.
- **Online portal:** https://www.immigration.govt.nz/account/login (Immigration NZ portal — universal online lodgement) · https://www.immigration.govt.nz (Immigration New Zealand) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/nzl (VFS Global NZ Nepal — paper applications + biometrics)
- **Payment:** Visa, MasterCard, AmEx online via Immigration NZ portal; cash NPR / card at VFS Thamel for paper submissions and biometric service fee.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Visitor Visa — Tourist

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, visiting family / friends.
**Stay duration:** 6 months per visit (multiple-entry: 6 months in any 12-month period); single-entry up to 9 months over 18 months on case-officer discretion.
**Validity:** Up to 3 years multi-entry for repeat travellers with clean immigration history.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** NZD 441 (visa fee) + NZD 100 IVL = NZD 541 total. VFS service fee NPR ~3,500 if lodging on paper.
**Processing time:** 2–3 weeks (Immigration NZ publishes 80% within 14 days for Nepal lodgements).
**How to apply:** Apply online via Immigration NZ portal (immigration.govt.nz/account/login); biometrics at VFS Kathmandu (Thamel) within 15 days of online lodgement.
**Financial requirement:** NZD 1,000 per month of stay (or NZD 400 per month if accommodation is prepaid). Bank statements 3–6 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

**Required documents:**

- Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended stay)
- Recent passport-size photo (45×35 mm, white background)
- Online Visitor Visa application (INZ 1188 equivalent) + form fees paid
- Bank statements (last 6 months, NZD-equivalent of 1,000/month minimum)
- Confirmed return ticket (or funds to purchase one)
- Hotel bookings / accommodation proof for full stay
- Travel insurance covering full trip (recommended, occasionally requested) *(conditional)*
- Family ties evidence (marriage cert, children's birth certs — notarised English translations + MoFA Nepal apostille) *(conditional)*
- Invitation letter from NZ host (if any) + sponsor passport / PR / citizenship copy *(conditional)*
- Nepal Police Clearance (often requested for >3-month stays) *(conditional)*
- Chest X-ray at IOM / Norvic / CIWEC (mandatory for 6+ month stays — Nepal is TB-higher-incidence) *(conditional)* — eMedical referral generated by Immigration NZ portal.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit 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) *(conditional)* — Sector-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 Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties (insufficient property / business / family in Nepal), low bank balance, vague itinerary, undisclosed prior refusals (UK / Schengen / US / Australia), young single applicant without dependants.
- Section 49(1)(a) condition (no further onshore application) frequently imposed on first-time tourist visas — cannot extend or change visa class while in NZ.
- For visiting children studying in NZ, include CoE + student visa grant copy of the child + relationship certificate translated to English.

### Business — Business Visitor Visa

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in NZ.
**Stay duration:** 3 months per visit; up to 9 months in any 18-month period on multi-entry profile.
**Validity:** Up to 3 years multi-entry for established business profiles.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** NZD 441 + NZD 100 IVL = NZD 541 total.
**Processing time:** 2–4 weeks.
**How to apply:** Online via Immigration NZ portal; biometrics at VFS Kathmandu.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, online application
- Invitation letter from NZ company (host details, purpose, duration, who covers costs)
- NZ inviter NZBN (NZ Business Number) / company registration
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit 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) *(conditional)* — Sector-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 Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### Transit — Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through Auckland / Wellington / Christchurch airport en route to a third country.
**Stay duration:** Up to 24 hours airside; up to 96 hours if leaving the airport with a hotel arrangement.
**Validity:** Single transit only.
**Entries:** Single.
**Fee:** NZD 191 (no IVL applies to transit).
**Processing time:** 1–2 weeks (often 3–7 working days).
**How to apply:** Online via Immigration NZ portal; biometrics at VFS Kathmandu if first NZ application.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (3+ months validity beyond transit)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 24 hours of arrival (or 96 hrs with hotel)
- Visa for next destination (e.g. AU / Pacific Islands)
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- No transit-without-visa privilege for Nepali ordinary passports.
- If layover required >24 hours airside, apply for Visitor Visa instead.

### Medical — Visitor Visa — Medical Treatment

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment / consultation in NZ, or accompany a patient as medical-support escort.
**Stay duration:** Per treatment plan; typically 3 / 6 / 12-month tranches.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan; renewable onshore via further application.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** NZD 441 + NZD 100 IVL = NZD 541 total.
**Processing time:** Variable; urgent cases expedited (1–3 weeks); non-urgent 4–8 weeks.
**How to apply:** Online via Immigration NZ portal; biometrics at VFS Kathmandu; eMedical exam.

**Required documents:**

- Letter from NZ treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing NZD-equivalent of treatment cost + living costs)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised English translations)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, online application
- Nepal Police Clearance (for stays of 3+ months)
- Health insurance policy
- Accommodation arrangements in NZ
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit 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) *(conditional)* — Sector-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 Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Applicant must sign undertaking NOT to access NZ's public health system (no reciprocal agreement with Nepal).
- Hospital admission letter must be specific (not generic) — vague treatment plan is a common refusal cause.

### Student — Fee-Paying Student Visa

**Purpose:** Full-time study at an NZQA-approved institution (University / Te Pūkenga / Private Training Establishment / School).
**Stay duration:** Duration of course + up to 3 months buffer.
**Validity:** Up to 4 years; aligned to course end date.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** NZD 375 + NZD 100 IVL = NZD 475 total.
**Processing time:** Higher Ed 4–6 weeks · School / PTE 4–8 weeks. Recent grant rate for Nepali higher-ed applicants ~70–80%.
**How to apply:** Online via Immigration NZ portal; biometrics at VFS Kathmandu; eMedical exam.
**Financial requirement:** NZD 20,000 living costs per year (raised from NZD 17,000 effective 1 May 2024) + tuition + return airfare. Bank statements 6+ months OR NRB-licensed bank education-loan sanction OR sponsor affidavit + sponsor income proof.

**Required documents:**

- Offer of Place from NZQA-approved institution (full course details + tuition breakdown)
- Receipt for tuition (or first-instalment payment) OR FTS guarantee from institution
- Health insurance policy for full visa duration (Studentsafe / Uni-Care or equivalent)
- Passport, photo, online application
- Genuine Intent statement (covers ties to Nepal, study rationale, post-study intent, course-job alignment)
- Academic transcripts (SLC/SEE + 10+2 + Bachelor's) with notarised English translations + character certificates
- English test report (IELTS 5.5+ Higher Ed / 6.0+ postgrad / 4.5+ pathway)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months, fixed deposits, education-loan sanction letter from NRB-licensed bank, sponsor affidavit + sponsor income proof)
- Source-of-funds explanation (property valuation, business income tax returns, salary slips of sponsor)
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled by MoFA Nepal)
- Health examination via eMedical at panel doctor (IOM / Norvic / CIWEC)
- Statement of purpose / CV
- Work experience letters (if any) *(conditional)*
- Gap-year explanation (if applicable) *(conditional)*
- Spouse / dependants docs (marriage cert + birth certs translated) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit 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) *(conditional)* — Sector-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 Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Genuine Intent assessment under section 49 of the Immigration Act 2009 — be specific and consistent across SOP, sponsor letter, and interview.
- Common refusal patterns: study gap inconsistency, weak sponsor income vs. course cost, course not aligned with prior study/work, low IELTS, agent-template statements.
- Work rights: 20 hours/week during term, unrestricted during scheduled breaks. Master's by research / PhD students have unrestricted work rights throughout.
- Education agents in Kathmandu (NZQA-recognised): IDP Nepal, AECC, NZ Education Consultants, Edwise.

### Student / Trainee — Post-Study Work Visa

**Purpose:** Open work rights for graduates of NZ qualifications — any employer, any job, anywhere in NZ.
**Stay duration:** Level 4–6 non-degree: 1 year (only if Level 5 nursing or qualification on Green List). Level 7–10 degree: 3 years (Bachelor / Master's) or 3 years (PhD). One-time grant per qualification level.
**Validity:** Single grant per qualification level (limited replacement re-grant possible).
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** NZD 700 + NZD 100 IVL = NZD 800 total.
**Processing time:** 4–8 weeks.
**How to apply:** Online via Immigration NZ portal (typically applied onshore from NZ within 3 months of course completion).
**Eligibility:** Held a Student Visa within last 3 months (offshore application from Nepal allowed only for select qualifications); completed NZQF Level 7+ qualification (or specific Level 4–6 in shortage areas); IELTS 6.0+ no band <5.5; police clearance; medical insurance for full visa period.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Completion letter from institution + transcripts + testamur
- Police clearance from each country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (NZ + Nepal at minimum)
- Health insurance evidence
- English test (IELTS 6.0+ valid <2 years) — waived if studied at NZ Level 7+ in English *(conditional)*
- Evidence of NZ residential address
- CV

**Notes:**
- Only one Post-Study Work Visa per qualification level — second PSWV at higher level (e.g. PhD after Master's) is allowed.
- Common pathway: FPSV (Student) -> PSWV (Post-Study) -> AEWV (Accredited Employer Work) -> SMC Resident.
- Critical: post 27 June 2024, only NZQF Level 7+ degrees grant a 3-year PSWV; sub-degree courses (Levels 4–6) lost most PSWV access except for Green-List-aligned occupations.

### Work — Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

**Purpose:** Employer-sponsored skilled / semi-skilled work for an Immigration NZ–accredited employer in NZ. Replaced the old Essential Skills + Work-to-Residence + Talent (Accredited Employer) visas in July 2022.
**Stay duration:** ANZSCO Skill Level 1–3 (Median Wage NZD 31.61/hr+): up to 5 years. Level 4–5 below-median-wage: up to 3 years with mandatory 90-day stand-down between consecutive grants.
**Validity:** Per employment agreement; renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** NZD 750 (employer-borne) + NZD 100 IVL applicant.
**Processing time:** 4–10 weeks (Job Check 10 working days + Migrant Check 4–8 weeks).
**How to apply:** Three-step: (1) Employer Accreditation, (2) Job Check, (3) Migrant Check — all via Immigration NZ portal. Migrant submits step 3 from Nepal with employer-issued JCN (Job Check Number).
**Eligibility:** Job offer from accredited employer (employer Job Check passed); ANZSCO-coded role at or above Median Wage (NZD 31.61/hr from 28 Feb 2025) OR Sector Agreement / Green List role; English (IELTS 4.0 / 5.0 / 6.5 depending on skill level); character (no convictions); health (chest X-ray + medical for 12+ month stays); 90-day stand-down rule for low-skill renewals.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Job Check Number (JCN) from accredited employer
- Employment agreement signed by both parties (NZ Employment Agreements Act 2000–compliant)
- CV + qualifications (notarised English translations + WES / NZQA equivalency for non-NZ degrees)
- English test (IELTS 4.0 ANZSCO Level 4–5 / 5.0 Level 1–3 / 6.5 for some Green List)
- Skills/work-experience evidence (3+ years in role for ANZSCO Level 1–3, 2+ years for Level 4–5)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years
- eMedical at panel doctor (chest X-ray + full medical for 12+ month stays)
- Skills assessment for licensed occupations (NZRN nursing / NZTC teaching / engineer registration etc.) *(conditional)*
- Family declaration if including partner / dependent children *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (for the migrant's settlement-funds proof)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit 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) *(conditional)* — Sector-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 Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Working Holiday is unavailable for Nepalis — AEWV is the primary employer-sponsored work entry.
- Sector Agreements (care, construction, hospitality, meat-processing, seafood, seasonal-snow-and-adventure, tourism, transport) cap below-median-wage hires per industry.
- AEWV => Skilled Migrant Resident pathway: 24+ months on AEWV at median-wage level + 6 SMC points typically yields residence eligibility from late 2026 onward (post-Aug-2026 SMC reform).

### Other route — Specific Purpose Work Visa

**Purpose:** Short-term, narrowly-scoped work in NZ for a specific event, project, contract, or installation — without going through the full AEWV accreditation chain.
**Stay duration:** Up to 3 years (most grants 3–18 months tied to the project / event).
**Validity:** Single or multi-entry per project scope.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** NZD 750.
**Processing time:** 4–8 weeks.
**How to apply:** Online via Immigration NZ portal.
**Eligibility:** Sponsor letter from NZ host explaining specific purpose, duration, why the role cannot be filled by an NZ resident; relevant qualifications / experience; character + health; sufficient funds / employer-paid arrangement.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Sponsor / host letter from NZ entity (specific purpose + duration + funding)
- Project / event / contract documentation
- CV + qualifications
- Evidence why the role cannot be filled locally (Labour Market Test exemption justification)
- Police clearance + medical (if 12+ months)
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit 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) *(conditional)* — Sector-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 Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Useful for: NZ-based film / theatre productions, sports events, business installations, religious workers, chef-of-cuisine deployments, NGO postings.
- Religious-worker variant: requires sponsorship from registered NZ charity / church + stipend coverage.

### Family Visit — Partnership-Based Visa (Visitor / Work / Resident)

**Purpose:** Join a NZ-citizen / NZ-resident partner in NZ — visitor, work, or residence stream depending on relationship duration.
**Stay duration:** Visitor partnership: 6 months / 1 year. Work partnership: 1–3 years. Resident: indefinite (after 12 months living-together-stably).
**Validity:** Per stream; resident visa is permanent after Permanent Resident Visa upgrade (24 months).
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** Visitor partnership: NZD 441 + IVL. Work partnership: NZD 750 + IVL. Resident partnership: NZD 4,290.
**Processing time:** Visitor / Work 4–8 weeks; Resident 6–12 months.
**How to apply:** Online via Immigration NZ portal; sponsor co-signs sponsorship form (INZ 1146).
**Eligibility:** Genuine + stable + exclusive partnership with NZ-citizen / NZ-resident sponsor; lived together 12+ months for resident stream (visitor / work streams have lower thresholds with proof); sponsor income / accommodation proof; sponsor undertaking; both parties' character and health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photos (both partners)
- Marriage / civil-union certificate OR de-facto evidence (joint lease, joint bank account, joint utilities, photos, communication logs)
- Sponsor's NZ passport / PR / citizenship copy
- Sponsor income proof (last 3 payslips + tax return / IR3)
- Sponsor accommodation proof (lease / mortgage)
- Sponsorship Form (INZ 1146) signed by sponsor
- Statements describing relationship history (both parties)
- Evidence of co-habitation (12+ months for resident)
- Police clearance from each country lived 12+ months in last 10 years
- Medical (eMedical) + chest X-ray

**Notes:**
- Common refusal patterns: short relationship duration without strong evidence, large age gap without explanation, no co-habitation proof, sponsor on benefit / low income.
- Section 50 character provisions: prior visa refusal / overstayer history of either party is a major risk factor.

### Retirement — Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa (SMC)

**Purpose:** Permanent residence pathway for skilled workers — NZ's flagship economic-stream Resident Visa. Six-points framework since October 2023; further reforms August 2026.
**Stay duration:** Indefinite (Resident Visa); Permanent Resident Visa available after 24 months meeting commitment criteria.
**Validity:** Resident: 5 years travel conditions; PRV: lifetime travel rights.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** NZD 4,290 (Resident application).
**Processing time:** 6–12 months (priority for Green-List Tier-1 occupations: 4–6 months).
**How to apply:** Online via Immigration NZ portal — Expression of Interest (EOI) -> Invitation to Apply (ITA) -> Full application. Green-List Tier-1 (immediate residence) and Tier-2 (Work-to-Residence after 24 months) are direct pathways without EOI.
**Eligibility:** Score 6+ points from: NZ-recognised qualification (Level 7 = 3 / Level 8 = 4 / Level 9–10 = 5), NZ skilled work experience (1–3 yrs = 1–3 pts), professional registration (1 pt), income at 1.5×–3× median wage (2–6 pts). Aged 55 or younger. IELTS 6.5+ overall. Character + health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photos (principal + dependants)
- NZQA equivalency assessment (IQA) for qualifications obtained outside NZ
- Academic transcripts + degrees (notarised English translations + apostille)
- IELTS 6.5+ (no band <6.0) — valid <2 years
- Employment evidence (NZ + offshore work experience letters with role / dates / hours / pay)
- Professional registration (where applicable: NZRN nursing / NZTC teaching / engineer / etc.) *(conditional)*
- Skills / occupation match to ANZSCO code at correct skill level
- Police clearance from each country lived 12+ months in last 10 years
- eMedical (full medical + chest X-ray) for principal + each dependant
- Marriage cert + dependants' birth certs (translated + apostilled) *(conditional)*
- CV + Statement of Intent
- ANY ONE income bundle (settlement-funds proof, where Green-List Tier-1 not applicable) *(conditional)*
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit 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) *(conditional)* — Sector-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 Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Green List Tier-1 occupations (e.g. ICT-Security-Specialist, Civil-Engineer, Specialist-Doctor) skip the EOI queue and go straight to residence — fastest pathway from Nepal.
- Green List Tier-2 (e.g. Registered-Nurse, Teachers, Construction-Project-Manager) require 24 months on AEWV first, then auto-eligibility.
- August 2026 reforms: the 6-points threshold tightens further; pre-Aug-2026 ITAs are processed under current rules.
- Must commit to NZ as primary place of residence — Permanent Resident Visa (PRV) granted after 24 months meeting either tax-residence, investment, business, or ongoing-employment commitment threshold.

### Diplomatic — Parent Resident Visa (Tier-1 Parent Category)

**Purpose:** Permanent residence for parents of NZ citizens / residents — Tier-1 priority queue (sponsor income above threshold) and Tier-2 ballot (lower income).
**Stay duration:** Indefinite (Resident Visa).
**Validity:** Resident: 5 years travel; PRV after 24 months committed-to-NZ.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** NZD 5,810 (single applicant) / NZD 9,600 (couple).
**Processing time:** 12–24 months for Tier-1 selected EOIs; Tier-2 ballot draws every 6 months.
**How to apply:** EOI lodged online via Immigration NZ portal; Tier-1 by income -> ITA; Tier-2 by ballot -> ITA.
**Eligibility:** NZ-citizen / NZ-resident sponsor child meets income threshold (Tier-1: NZD 65,776/yr single sponsor, NZD 98,664 jointly; Tier-2: lower threshold + ballot luck); parent meets character + health (no chronic high-cost conditions).

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photos (parent + spouse if joint)
- Sponsor child's NZ passport / PR / citizenship copy
- Sponsor child's last 3 years income evidence (IR-3, employment letters, tax records)
- Birth certificate proving parent-child relationship (translated + apostilled)
- Marriage cert (parent + spouse) translated + apostilled *(conditional)*
- Sponsorship Form (INZ 1175) signed by sponsor
- Police clearance from each country lived 12+ months in last 10 years
- eMedical (full medical + chest X-ray)
- Acceptable Standard of Health threshold proof (no condition with NZD 41,000+ lifetime cost)

**Notes:**
- Income threshold revised annually each July — figures here reflect July-2025 schedule.
- Health screening is the most common refusal factor — high-cost conditions (cancer, advanced kidney disease, severe diabetes complications) frequently fail the Acceptable Standard of Health.
- Permanent Resident Visa upgrade after 24 months meeting commitment criteria.

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
- Income proof for NZ visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a New Zealand visa. NZeTA (Electronic Travel Authority) is NOT available for Nepal — Nepal is not on the visa-waiver list of 60+ countries.
- All applications default to online via the Immigration NZ portal (immigration.govt.nz/account/login); biometrics and paper drop-offs at VFS Global NZ Kathmandu (Thamel).
- There is NO New Zealand embassy or consulate in Kathmandu. All Nepal-origin applications are adjudicated by the NZ High Commission in New Delhi (Chanakyapuri) — VFS Kathmandu is a logistics partner only.
- Health requirements: Nepal is on Immigration NZ's Tuberculosis-Higher-Incidence list — chest X-ray mandatory for any stay of 6+ months. Full medical (eMedical via NZ panel physicians) for stays of 12+ months. NZ panel doctors in Kathmandu: IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre (Baluwatar), Norvic International Hospital, CIWEC Clinic.
- English-language tests accepted: IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English C1/C2 Advanced, OET (health professions). Test centres in Kathmandu (Putalisadak, Maitighar, Kupondole) and Pokhara.
- International Visitor Levy (IVL) of NZD 100 is added on top of the visa fee for most Visitor / Student / Working visas — auto-charged at portal checkout. Used to fund tourism + conservation infrastructure.
- Working Holiday Visa (Subclass equivalents 18–30 / 18–35) is NOT available for Nepalis — no bilateral arrangement with New Zealand. Pursue Student Visa -> Post-Study Work Visa -> AEWV -> Skilled Migrant Resident pathway instead.
- From 27 June 2024: Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) tightened — minimum English requirement (IELTS 4.0 or 6 months equivalent skilled-work experience) for ANZSCO Level 4–5 roles, plus 90-day stand-down on consecutive low-skill renewals.
- From 26 August 2024: Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) 6-points framework — automatic-selection threshold raised to 6 points (was 4); Green List occupations gain Tier-1 (straight-to-residence) and Tier-2 (work-to-residence after 24 months) status.
- Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) — non-disclosure constitutes character risk under section 16 of the Immigration Act 2009 and triggers a likely refusal + future-application flag.
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Immigration NZ without further legalisation.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm New Zealand visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Business, Transit, Medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended stay); Recent passport-size photo (45×35 mm, white background); Online Visitor Visa application (INZ 1188 equivalent) + form fees paid; Bank statements (last 6 months, NZD-equivalent of 1,000/month minimum); Confirmed return ticket (or funds to purchase one); Hotel bookings / accommodation proof for full stay.
3. **Submit at VFS Global New Zealand Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu** — Apply online via Immigration NZ portal (immigration.govt.nz/account/login); biometrics at VFS Kathmandu (Thamel) within 15 days of online lodgement.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 2–3 weeks (Immigration NZ publishes 80% within 14 days for Nepal lodgements). Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit New Zealand as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting New Zealand for tourism use the Visitor Visa — Tourist, which allows a stay of 6 months per visit (multiple-entry: 6 months in any 12-month period); single-entry up to 9 months over 18 months on case-officer discretion.

### How much is the New Zealand tourist visa fee for Nepali citizens?

NZD 441 (visa fee) + NZD 100 IVL = NZD 541 total. VFS service fee NPR ~3,500 if lodging on paper. Fees change, so confirm the current amount at https://www.immigration.govt.nz/account/login before paying (last reviewed 2026-05-17).

### How long does a New Zealand tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

2–3 weeks (Immigration NZ publishes 80% within 14 days for Nepal lodgements).

### What bank balance is required for a New Zealand visa?

NZD 1,000 per month of stay (or NZD 400 per month if accommodation is prepaid). Bank statements 3–6 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in New Zealand on a tourist visa?

6 months per visit (multiple-entry: 6 months in any 12-month period); single-entry up to 9 months over 18 months on case-officer discretion (Visitor Visa — Tourist).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a New Zealand tourist visa?

Apply online via Immigration NZ portal (immigration.govt.nz/account/login); biometrics at VFS Kathmandu (Thamel) within 15 days of online lodgement.

### What documents are required for a New Zealand tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended stay); Recent passport-size photo (45×35 mm, white background); Online Visitor Visa application (INZ 1188 equivalent) + form fees paid; Bank statements (last 6 months, NZD-equivalent of 1,000/month minimum); Confirmed return ticket (or funds to purchase one); Hotel bookings / accommodation proof for full stay; ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed); Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application).

### Which New Zealand mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

New Zealand High Commission — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal), Sir Edmund Hillary Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 4688 3170. Applications are lodged at VFS Global New Zealand Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu, Chhaya Devi Complex, 1st floor, Thamel, Kathmandu (biometric collection + paper-application drop only — primary lodgement is online via Immigration NZ portal). Book at vfsglobal.com/newzealand/nepal.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a New Zealand business visa?

Yes — Business Visitor Visa. Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in NZ. Processing: 2–4 weeks.

### Is there an official online portal for the New Zealand visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://www.immigration.govt.nz/account/login.

### How is the New Zealand visa fee paid?

Visa, MasterCard, AmEx online via Immigration NZ portal; cash NPR / card at VFS Thamel for paper submissions and biometric service fee.

### Can Yatra For Fun help with a New Zealand visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your New Zealand visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

## Sources

- https://www.immigration.govt.nz — Immigration New Zealand (official portal, all visa categories, online lodgement)
- https://www.immigration.govt.nz/account/login — Immigration NZ application portal (universal online lodgement for Nepal applicants since 2018)
- https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/embassies/india — NZ High Commission New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal — there is no NZ embassy in Kathmandu)
- https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/south-asia/nepal — NZ MFAT Nepal country page
- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/nzl — VFS Global New Zealand Visa Application Centre Kathmandu (Thamel, biometric collection + paper drop)
- NZ Immigration Act 2009 (consolidated 2024) + Immigration (Visa, Entry Permission, and Related Matters) Regulations 2010 — primary legislation
- Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework launched 4 July 2022 — replaced Essential Skills, Work-to-Residence, Talent (Accredited Employer)
- Skilled Migrant Category 6-points framework effective 9 October 2023; further August 2026 reforms (income-points re-weighting + Green-List Tier expansion)
- Median wage threshold NZD 31.61/hr effective 28 February 2025 (updated annually each February)
- International Visitor Levy (IVL) NZD 100 effective 1 October 2024 (raised from NZD 35) — applies on top of visa fee for most Visitor / Student / Working classes
- Nepal-NZ bilateral: no Working Holiday agreement; standard Visitor / Student / AEWV / SMC pathways apply
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Immigration NZ

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.*