For Nepali Nurses
Work as a Nurse Abroad from Nepal — 2026 Guide
An estimated 52,000+ Nepali nurses now work internationally, with around 10,000 migrating each year. The USA, Australia, UK, Germany, and Norway are the top destinations — each with a different licensing process, salary, and immigration pathway. This hub covers everything.
- 52,000+
- Nepali nurses abroad
- 10,000+
- Migrate per year
- USD 93,600
- US nurse salary/yr
- 5
- Countries covered
Which describes you?
I want to study nursing abroad
Browse BSc/MSc Nursing programmes in USA, Australia, UK, Germany — tuition, admission, and career outcomes.
I am already a qualified nurse
You have a PCL or BN from Nepal. Jump to licensing exams (NCLEX, OET) and country-specific work pathways below.
Work pathways by country
Click a country to see the full licensing steps, visa process, salary, and timeline.
United States
#1 destination — 29,000+ Nepali nurses- Licence
- NCLEX-RN
- Language
- English
- Salary
- ≈ NPR 1.24 crore
- Visa
- EB-3 Green Card
Australia
12,900+ Nepali nurses — fast PR- Licence
- AHPRA
- Language
- English
- Salary
- ≈ NPR 75 lakh
- Visa
- 189/190 Skilled Migration
Germany
Pflegeausbildung — paid training- Licence
- Anerkennung
- Language
- German B2
- Salary
- ≈ NPR 66 lakh
- Visa
- Recognition Visa §16d
United Kingdom
CBT exam available in Kathmandu- Licence
- NMC CBT + OSCE
- Language
- English
- Salary
- ≈ NPR 50 lakh
- Visa
- Health & Care Worker Visa
Norway
Among the world's best for work-life balance- Licence
- Helsedirektoratet
- Language
- Norwegian B2
- Salary
- ≈ NPR 74 lakh
- Visa
- Skilled Worker Permit
Key exams for Nepali nurses
These two exams unlock nursing licences in the world's top nurse-employing countries.
NCLEX-RN
National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
- For:
- USA nursing licence — all 50 states
- Fee:
- USD 200 exam + CGFNS
- Note:
- No Nepal centre — sit in India (Delhi, Mumbai)
OET
Occupational English Test
- For:
- AHPRA (Australia) + NMC (UK) registration
- Fee:
- ≈ NPR 38,000
- Note:
- Available in Kathmandu. Healthcare-specific English.
Also needed for most countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 (Australia AHPRA and UK NMC require 7.0 in all four bands — not just the overall score).
Nurse salary comparison
Gross annual salary vs Nepal (NPR 10,000–20,000/month). All figures 2025–26. Full breakdown →
| Country | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | USD 93,600 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | AUD 85,000 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | NOK 613,000 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | EUR 45,000 |
| 🇬🇧 UK | GBP 32,000 |
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