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Facts checked 22 Oct 2026 · NPR at Nepal Rastra Bank rates of 22 Oct 2026 (saved rates) ·how we check
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AustraliaMoney to show a yearNPR 31.6 lakhWork: 24 hrs/wkStay: 2 yrs
CanadaMoney to show a yearNPR 25.3 lakhWork: 24 hrs/wkStay: 3 yrs
United KingdomMoney to show a yearNPR 21.4 lakhWork: 20 hrs/wkStay: 2 yrs
United StatesMoney to show a yearNo fixed amountWork: 20 hrs/wkStay: 1 yr
GermanyMoney to show a yearNPR 20.2 lakhWork: See guideStay: 18 months
JapanMoney to show a yearNo fixed amountWork: 28 hrs/wkStay: 1 yr
All 39 countries
39 countries. Money to show is for one year, converted at Nepal Rastra Bank rates.
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Europe
AustriaResidence permit – Student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung – Student, § 64 NAG)NPR 14.7 lakh20 hrs/wk1 yrWork 20 hrs/wk · Stay 1 yr
BelgiumLong-stay (type D) visa for studies – authorisation of provisional stayNPR 21.7 lakh20 hrs/wk1 yrWork 20 hrs/wk · Stay 1 yr
Czech RepublicLong-term residence permit for the purpose of studyCZK 122,070See guide9 monthsWork See guide · Stay 9 months
DenmarkResidence permit for higher education (Aliens Act § 9 i)DKK 89,112See guide1 yrWork See guide · Stay 1 yr
FinlandResidence permit for studies (student residence permit)NPR 16.3 lakh30 hrs/wk2 yrsWork 30 hrs/wk · Stay 2 yrs
FranceLong-stay student visa (VLS-TS)NPR 17.9 lakhSee guide1 yrWork See guide · Stay 1 yr
GermanyNational (D) visa for studyNPR 20.2 lakhSee guide18 monthsWork See guide · Stay 18 months
HungaryResidence permit for the purpose of studies (entry on a type D visa)No fixed amount30 hrs/wk9 monthsWork 30 hrs/wk · Stay 9 months
IrelandD study visaNPR 17 lakh20 hrs/wk2 yrsWork 20 hrs/wk · Stay 2 yrs
ItalyNational (Type D) visa for study – university enrolment, followed by a permesso di soggiorno per studioNPR 17.3 lakh20 hrs/wk1 yrWork 20 hrs/wk · Stay 1 yr
LatviaResidence permit for the purpose of studyNo fixed amountSee guide9 monthsWork See guide · Stay 9 months
MaltaNational long-stay (D) visa for studies, followed by a study residence permit (S.L. 217.22)No fixed amount20 hrs/wk9 monthsWork 20 hrs/wk · Stay 9 months
NetherlandsStudent residence permit for university or higher professional education (MVV entry visa + residence permit)NPR 23.1 lakh16 hrs/wk1 yrWork 16 hrs/wk · Stay 1 yr
NorwayResidence permit for studies (study permit)NOK 170,36820 hrs/wk1 yrWork 20 hrs/wk · Stay 1 yr
PolandNational (type D) visa for studies, followed by a temporary residence permit for studiesPLN 12,120See guide9 monthsWork See guide · Stay 9 months
PortugalResidency visa for study (higher education), followed by an AIMA residence permit for higher-education students (Art. 91, Law 23/2007)No fixed amountSee guideSee guideWork See guide · Stay See guide
SpainStudy visa with long-term stay authorisation for higher education (autorización de estancia de larga duración por estudios superiores)NPR 12.2 lakh30 hrs/wk2 yrsWork 30 hrs/wk · Stay 2 yrs
SwedenResidence permit for studies in higher educationSEK 127,87215 hrs/wk1 yrWork 15 hrs/wk · Stay 1 yr
SwitzerlandNational (D) visa and cantonal residence permit for education (Art. 27 AIG)No fixed amount15 hrs/wk6 monthsWork 15 hrs/wk · Stay 6 months
United KingdomStudent visaNPR 21.4 lakh20 hrs/wk2 yrsWork 20 hrs/wk · Stay 2 yrs
Asia
BangladeshStudent (S) visaNo fixed amountSee guideSee guideWork See guide · Stay See guide
ChinaX1 study visa (study over 180 days), converted to a residence permit for study after arrivalNo fixed amountSee guideSee guideWork See guide · Stay See guide
GeorgiaResidence permit for study purposes (entry on a D3 immigration visa)No fixed amountSee guideSee guideWork See guide · Stay See guide
Hong KongVisa/entry permit for study (student visa, issued as an e-Visa by the Immigration Department)No fixed amountSee guide2 yrsWork See guide · Stay 2 yrs
JapanStudent (留学) statusNo fixed amount28 hrs/wk1 yrWork 28 hrs/wk · Stay 1 yr
KazakhstanEducation visa (C9)No fixed amountNot allowedSee guideWork Not allowed · Stay See guide
KyrgyzstanStudy visa (type S)No fixed amountSee guideSee guideWork See guide · Stay See guide
MalaysiaStudent PassNo fixed amountSee guideSee guideWork See guide · Stay See guide
PhilippinesStudent Visa (9F)No fixed amountSee guideSee guideWork See guide · Stay See guide
SingaporeStudent's PassNo fixed amount16 hrs/wkSee guideWork 16 hrs/wk · Stay See guide
South KoreaD-2 (degree) / D-4 (language)No fixed amountSee guide2 yrsWork See guide · Stay 2 yrs
TaiwanResident Visa for Foreign Students (full-time degree), followed by an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)No fixed amount20 hrs/wk2 yrsWork 20 hrs/wk · Stay 2 yrs
ThailandNon-Immigrant Visa category "ED" (Education); "ED Plus" for bachelor's degree and higherNo fixed amountSee guide1 yrWork See guide · Stay 1 yr
UzbekistanStudent entry visa (A-1)No fixed amountSee guideSee guideWork See guide · Stay See guide
Middle East
How studying abroad works
Six steps, in order. Each country guide fills in the fees, money and dates for that country.
Step 1: Choose a country and course
Compare costs, work rights and post-study options against your budget and goals.
Step 2: Check you are eligible
Academic results, English test scores and any study gap. Each country and institution sets its own minimums.
Step 3: Apply and get your offer
Apply only to recognised institutions. Each country guide links the official register.
Step 4: Prepare your money evidence
Fees you pay are separate from the funds you must show, and many countries require funds held for a set period.
Step 5: Apply for the student visa
Use the official government channel. Never pay anyone who promises a guaranteed visa.
Step 6: Before you travel
Nepal: Ministry of Education No Objection Letter for foreign exchange. Both: insurance, accommodation, arrival registration.
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