Buy property in Nepal from abroad

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How buying from abroad works

Step 1

Browse in your currency

Every price shows in NPR with an estimate in your currency, using Nepal Rastra Bank's daily rate. Pick your currency at the top of the page.

Step 2

Book a video visit

Choose up to three times in your own timezone. A verified broker walks you through the property live, shows the road, water and neighbours, and answers questions.

Step 3

Check the papers

Ask the broker for the lalpurja (ownership certificate), trace map (naksa), tax clearance and building permit. Have a lawyer or a trusted family member check them at the Land Revenue Office (Malpot).

Step 4

Sign through a power of attorney

You don't need to fly home. Give a family member an akhtiyarnama (power of attorney), attested at the Nepali embassy or consulate where you live, to sign and register on your behalf.

Step 5

Send money through a bank

Transfer through a bank or licensed remittance company, not hundi. Keep the receipts: they prove the source of funds at registration and let you send sale money back abroad later.

Step 6

Register the property

The sale is registered at the Land Revenue Office in the district. You pay a registration fee (usually 4 to 6% of the value, often less when registered in a woman's name) and get a new lalpurja in your name.

Who can buy

Nepali citizens living abroad

Can buy any property, exactly like at home. A passport plus your citizenship certificate is enough.

Non-Resident Nepalis (NRN card)

Former Nepali citizens and people of Nepali origin with an NRN identity card can buy land and houses for living in, within limits set by the government. Check current limits before you commit.

Foreign citizens

Generally cannot own land in Nepal. Companies with approved foreign investment can, for business use. Ask a lawyer before paying anything.

This is general guidance, not legal advice. Laws and limits change; confirm with a lawyer or the Land Revenue Office before you pay.

Documents to prepare

Passport and Nepali citizenship certificate (or NRN identity card)

Akhtiyarnama (power of attorney) attested at the Nepali embassy or consulate

PAN, if you will rent the property out

Bank or remittance receipts for every transfer

Copies of the seller's lalpurja, trace map, tax clearance and building permit

On any property, choose Book a video visit. You'll find your confirmed calls and links under Dashboard › Video visits.

Questions

Can I pay the 99ropani fees from abroad?

Yes. Fees are in NPR through Khalti or eSewa, which a family member in Nepal can pay for you. Referral credit in your wallet also pays any fee.

Are the video visit times in Nepal time?

You choose times in your own timezone and we show Nepal time next to them. The broker sees both.

How do I know the broker is real?

Verified brokers have had their licence, citizenship and PAN checked by our team. Look for the blue verified badge.

What does it cost to sell later?

Capital gains tax on a sale by an individual is typically 5% if you held the property more than five years and 7.5% if less. Rules change, so confirm with a tax adviser.

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