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Moniica26

@Moniica26

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French looking for information about Nepal

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French

Lives in Patan

Speaks French, English, Spanish, some Italian

Registration: 01 June 2017

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Moniica26 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Christine

Buying property in Nepal by Christine

Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Nepal? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Nepal? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...

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It's true of all our brothers and sisters throughout the country. I don't know of a single soul who doesn't aspire to have a roof over his/her head - especially those very unfortunate ones who lost everything they had in that devastating ... Read More

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6 years ago
AllieTea

Best place in Nepal for culture and conversation? by AllieTea

Which is the best place for culture, conversation, price, and more? I am a freelancer, but would like to do much more in terms of volunteering, too, and expanding into more online business platforms. Would you say there are entrepreneur types there ...

Moniica26

AllieTea, you ask if entrepreneur types exist at all in Nepal? By definition, entrepreneurship contributes to develop society with a positive effect, creating employment, economic expansion, start up jobs and a larger tax base. As everyone knows, ... Read More

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6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

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Like MadagascarNow pointed out here a couple of weeks ago, there may be way out too many guesthouses in Nepal already and I would be inclined to agree with her. This said, the Government just announced it will build 10 more State-owned guesthouses ... Read More

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6 years ago
MadagascarNow

How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow

OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...

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Informative article in Kathmandu Post of 23/11/2018 which points to latest findings by University of Chicago scientists. According to them and revealed for the first time "Particulate air pollution cuts the average person's life by nearly 2 ... Read More

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6 years ago
Priscilla

The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Nepal by Priscilla

Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Nepal. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...

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Fear that Hans' prophesy (his remarks of February 13, 2018) will turn out to be absolutely correct. It's just been announced that that Nepal Airlines - nation's largest carrier - on the verge of bankruptcy - is seeking a critical ... Read More

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6 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

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Prices of fruit have increased by up to 10% during this Festival Season. Wholesalers report that 90% of the fruit sold in nepali markets are imported from China or India. Consumption of same is in the order of 1200 tons per day. Read More

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6 years ago
MadagascarNow

How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow

OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...

Moniica26

Re thread for Kathmandu air pollution, the figures are out. They indicate that the number of motor vehicles in the the city now tops 1.1 million. To be added to that, are 921,000 motorbikes, 142,000 vans and jeeps, 48,000 trucks and buses, 13,000 ... Read More

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6 years ago
Julien

Doing business in Nepal by Julien

Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Nepal? Is it complicated to register a company in Nepal? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Nepal? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank you ...

Moniica26

In parameters well defined and published each year by the World Bank "The Ease of Doing Business Abroad", it's just been reported that Nepal has slipped 5 places to take No.110 ranking in the world. This compares with big brother India ... Read More

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6 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

Moniica26

They are saying pretty much all prices are going to be on the up this Dashain season, compared to last year's. Oft cited, for example, are the following notable increases: Price of: - 1 kilo of apples: up 10 nrs from 115 nrs last ... Read More

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6 years ago
Oscar Aguayo

ATM / Bank Fees by Oscar Aguayo

Hello everyone, My family and I will be moving to Nepal shortly. I am from Spain and I am planning on getting student visas and stay in NP for as long as we can. While in Nepal I plan to work as a freelance web developer to my clients in Spain. So ...

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According to bookmyforex.com there are in fact 3 charges when using ATMs abroad, which they detail as follows; 1. A foreign currency conversion fee 2. A foreign transaction charge 3. A withdrawal fee No free ride I am afraid! Read More

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6 years ago
Emonokane

Declaring Money at the Airport? by Emonokane

Hi There, For a number of reasons, I will be carrying more than $2000 USD with me when I go to Nepal. I have read that you have to declare the money if you are bringing more then $2000 into the country. Does anyone know what happens when I declare ...

Moniica26

One more detail which could have implications. If on any particular day, the official you declare to on arrival is a regular guy, shouldn't be a problem. If on the other hand your declaration that you carry foreign currency of over $2,000 is ... Read More

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6 years ago
Emonokane

Declaring Money at the Airport? by Emonokane

Hi There, For a number of reasons, I will be carrying more than $2000 USD with me when I go to Nepal. I have read that you have to declare the money if you are bringing more then $2000 into the country. Does anyone know what happens when I declare ...

Moniica26

All we know is what is written as a matter of record, in black and white, as follows: "Travelers are required to declare foreign currency at red channel if the sum exceeds US2,000 or equivalent" To be on safe side - better safe than sorry ... Read More

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6 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

Moniica26

For some reason, when it comes to making country to country comparisons, I've noticed contributors systematically and almost inevitably like to compare Nepal, and conditions here, to those prevailing in the USA ( ...and never Nepal versus China ... Read More

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6 years ago
Julien

Doing business in Nepal by Julien

Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Nepal? Is it complicated to register a company in Nepal? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Nepal? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank you ...

Moniica26

It is now widely accepted in the business community that skyrocketing lending rates by banks in the last one and one-half years have had a negative impact on business development in this country. Read More

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6 years ago
arjunajan

start retreat center by arjunajan

Hi everyone, I am from Belgium, and together with a friend of mine I am considering opening a yoga retreat center in Sauraha, near Chitwan national park. A nepali friend of ours, Deepak, has land there, and is willing to give this on lease to the ...

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Starting point is to become fully familiar with all the legal provisions set out and provided for in favor of investors in the Foreign Investment & Technology Transfer Act, 1992 of Nepal, an official Government publication - the highest ... Read More