No, you cannot work in Nepal with a tourist visa. A tourist visa is only for visiting, sightseeing, and recreation. To work in Nepal, you need a Working Visa. This requires a job offer, a labor permit, and a recommendation from the government.

Key Points About Working in Nepal

Working Visa

You need a work permit from the Department of Labour and a recommendation from the related government ministry to change from a tourist visa to a working visa.

Volunteering

Short unpaid volunteering is allowed on a tourist visa. Long-term or formal volunteer work usually needs a work visa or registration with local authorities.

Business Work

You cannot earn money or work for a company in Nepal on a tourist or business visa.

Process

If you are applying for a work permit, you can stay in Nepal on a tourist visa until your work visa is ready.

Foreigners working without a proper visa can face legal trouble or deportation. Always make sure you have the correct visa before starting work.