"Is YouTube monetization available in Nepal?" and "what are the YouTube monetization requirements in Nepal?" are two of the most searched creator questions in the country. The answers are clear once you read YouTube's own rules, which is what this guide does. Everything below comes from YouTube's help pages, linked so you can check them yourself.
Is YouTube monetization available in Nepal?
Yes. YouTube publishes a YouTube Partner Program availability page listing every country and region where creators can join, and Nepal is on that list. Nepali creators can apply for the Partner Program from a channel based in Nepal.
The country check matters because YouTube's eligibility page states that you must live in a country or region where the program is available. Nepal passes that test.
YouTube monetization requirements in Nepal
YouTube's Partner Program overview and eligibility page sets the same rules for Nepal as for every other eligible country.
| Requirement | What YouTube asks for |
|---|---|
| Subscribers | 1,000 |
| Watch time route | 4,000 qualified public watch hours on long-form videos in the last 12 months |
| Shorts route | 10 million qualified public Shorts views in the last 90 days |
| Strikes | No active Community Guidelines strikes on the channel |
| Security | 2-Step Verification turned on for your Google Account |
| Payments | One active AdSense for YouTube account linked to the channel, or set one up in YouTube Studio |
| Policies | The channel must follow YouTube's channel monetization policies |
You need 1,000 subscribers plus one of the two routes, not both. A channel that posts long videos can qualify through watch hours. A channel that posts mainly Shorts can qualify through Shorts views.
Which views and hours count
YouTube is specific about what "qualified" means:
- Qualified watch hours come from long-form videos you have set to public.
- Qualified Shorts views come from public Shorts that appear in the Shorts Feed.
- Watch hours gained from Shorts viewed in the Shorts Feed do not count towards the 4,000-hour threshold.
So a creator cannot mix Shorts watch time into the long-form route. Pick the route that matches what you make.
Features that unlock at lower numbers
YouTube's How to earn money on YouTube page lists the thresholds for each feature once you are accepted into the program. Some open earlier than ad revenue:
| Feature | Threshold listed by YouTube |
|---|---|
| Ad revenue | 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours in 365 days or 10 million Shorts views in 90 days |
| Channel memberships | 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 watch hours in 365 days or 3 million Shorts views in 90 days |
| Shopping | Meet the subscriber threshold or be an Official Artist Channel |
| Super Chat, Super Stickers, Super Thanks | Be at least 18 and live in a country where the feature is available |
Every feature has its own age, country and policy conditions on top of these numbers. Channel memberships and the Super features each have their own country availability lists, so check those pages before counting on them. For ad revenue you must be at least 18, or have a legal guardian over 18 who handles payments through AdSense for YouTube.
How to apply from Nepal
YouTube says you can sign up from a desktop computer or a mobile device. The steps on its eligibility page are:
- Open YouTube Studio and go to the Earn section.
- If you are not yet eligible, select "Get notified". YouTube emails you once you cross either threshold.
- Once eligible, review and accept the Partner Program terms.
- Set up an AdSense for YouTube account from inside YouTube Studio, or link an existing active one. YouTube asks that new AdSense for YouTube accounts are created only through YouTube Studio.
- Wait for review. YouTube states that automated systems and human reviewers look at the channel as a whole to check it follows all policies and guidelines. You can check the status in the Earn section anytime.
Two useful details from the same page. If your subscriber or watch-hour count drops below the threshold while you wait for review, YouTube still reviews the application. And channels with active Community Guidelines strikes can apply after the strikes expire or are removed on appeal.
A date to note: February 2027
YouTube's earning page carries a notice that updates to the Partner Program start on February 1, 2027, and that creators must review and accept the updated terms in YouTube Studio by January 31, 2027 to keep monetizing fully. If you are already in the program, look for that prompt in Studio.
Taxes and payments
YouTube reminds creators that they may be liable to pay taxes in their country of residence on income from monetized videos, and tells you to check with local tax authorities. Keep records of your AdSense payments from the start so this is simple later.
How Nepali creators reach the thresholds faster
The rules are the same everywhere. What you control is the content.
- Pick one route. If you mainly make Shorts, aim at 10 million Shorts views in 90 days. If you make long videos, aim at 4,000 public watch hours in a year. Do not split effort between both.
- Make long videos worth finishing. Watch hours grow when people stay. Plan a hook in the first 30 seconds, cut dead air and add chapters. My video editing service does exactly this for creators and businesses.
- Post on a schedule. Channel memberships require 3 public uploads in 90 days, and regular uploads also give YouTube more content to recommend.
- Keep the channel clean. One active strike blocks the application. Read the monetization policies before uploading reaction, compilation or reused content.
- Learn the tools. If editing is the bottleneck, my guide to video editing courses in Nepal explains what to learn first.
Facebook has its own separate program with different rules. If you also post on Facebook, see Facebook monetization in Nepal.
FAQ
How many subscribers do I need to monetize YouTube in Nepal?
1,000 subscribers, plus either 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months or 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.
Do Shorts views count towards the 4,000 watch hours?
No. YouTube says watch hours from Shorts viewed in the Shorts Feed do not count towards the 4,000-hour threshold. Shorts have their own route of 10 million views in 90 days.
Can I apply if I am under 18?
For ad revenue, YouTube requires you to be at least 18 or to have a legal guardian over 18 who handles payments through AdSense for YouTube.
Does meeting the numbers guarantee monetization?
No. YouTube reviews every channel that applies to check it follows the monetization policies, and channels can lose monetization later if they break those policies, regardless of subscriber or watch-hour counts.
