Big news for globetrotting laptop warriors: Nepal is planning a digital nomad visa that could make Himalayan views your new Zoom background.

And if you’ve been waiting for a sign to book that summer trip, cheaper airfare might whet your appetite. International and domestic flight prices are falling across the board, with domestic and international fares hitting three-year lows.

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This Week in Nomad Deals

✈️Flight Prices Falling: A recent report shows that summer airfare is cheaper compared with last year.

🌎Nepal Nomad Visa: The mountainous Asian country has proposed launching a digital nomad visa in the near future.

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Nepal to Launch Nomad Visa

Want to exchange your cubicle for views of the Himalayas? You might soon get that chance.

As part of a new economic plan, Nepal’s government plans to launch a digital nomad visa within a year. The visa will be multiple-entry and valid for up to five years, with one-year residence permits renewable annually.

This move positions Kathmandu and other scenic regions of Nepal as up-and-coming hubs for long-term remote workers seeking both adventure and affordability.

Proposed requirements:

• how proof of at least $1,500 in monthly income or $20,000 in savings

• $100,000 in digital nomad health insurance policy valid in Nepal

Other perks include the ability to open foreign currency accounts, purchase vehicles, and transfer funds abroad if balances exceed $50,000.

Digital nomads who stay in Nepal for 183 days or more will be subject to a one-time 5% tax on their foreign income.