8.1 A non-tourist visa will be granted to a foreign investor or his authorized representative as well as their dependents to stay in Nepal for the period during which a foreign investor maintains his/her investment.

8.2 A non-tourist visa up to a period of six months shall be granted to any foreign investor who has come to Nepal to undertake research and study with the purpose of investing in Nepal.

8.3 If any foreign investor makes a lump sum investment equivalent to more than US$ 200,000 in convertible foreign currency, the investor and his/her dependants shall be granted permanent resident visa for the period he/she maintains his/her investment in the industry. No industries shall be nationalized.