Google publishes the official requirements, but most Nepali site owners get rejected on the unwritten bits: thin content, missing trust pages, or a site that looks unfinished. This checklist is tailored to Nepali websites in 2026 — use it before applying to avoid the most common rejections.
Eligibility requirements
- Age: You must be at least 18 years old.
- Country: Nepal is eligible for AdSense.
- Ownership: You must own the domain you’re applying with, or have permission.
- Policy compliance: Your site must comply with AdSense Program policies.
Content requirements
| Requirement | What this means |
|---|---|
| Original content | Write in your own words. Don’t copy from other sites. |
| Helpful and valuable | Solve real problems for your readers. |
| Sufficient depth | Aim for 25–30 articles of ~800–1200 words minimum for a new niche site. |
| Niche focus | A coherent topic is easier to approve and monetise. |
| No prohibited content | Avoid adult, gambling, copyrighted, hate, or dangerous content. |
Technical requirements
| Requirement | What to do |
|---|---|
| Mobile-friendly | Use a responsive design that works on all screen sizes. |
| Fast loading | Optimise images, avoid heavy scripts. Cloudflare Pages helps. |
| HTTPS | Use SSL (free with Cloudflare/Let’s Encrypt). |
| Working navigation | All menu links must work; fix broken links. |
| Clear structure | Every important page reachable from the homepage. |
| Indexed | Add to Google Search Console. |
Trust & transparency
| Requirement | What to do |
|---|---|
| About page | Explain who you are and why the site exists. |
| Contact page | A working way to reach you (email/form). |
| Privacy Policy | Required. Include how you handle data/ads. Link all three in the footer. |
Pre-application checklist
- Domain live and resolving (HTTPS working)
- 25–30 original, helpful articles published
- About, Contact, Privacy Policy live and linked
- Site mobile-friendly and loads fast
- No broken links or placeholder text
- Added to Google Search Console
- Reviewed against AdSense Program policies
- Using a clean, readable design
- All content is policy-compliant
After approval expectations
- Payment threshold: USD 100 before you can request payment.
- Bank details: For Nepal, you’ll need bank info and SWIFT/BIC for wire transfers.
- Policy compliance is ongoing: Keep publishing original content and following policies.
- Invalid clicks: Never click your own ads or ask others to.
The bottom line
For Nepali websites in 2026, original helpful content + trust pages + technical soundness is the formula. Meet these requirements, run through the checklist, and apply. Quality beats age and traffic every time.
Fact-checked September 2026 against Google AdSense documentation. Requirements evolve; confirm current details. General information.
