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Nepal Visa Information
Foreign visitors who wish to travel to Nepal must hold a valid passport or travel document issued by their government before applying for a visa.
Most travelers can obtain a Tourist Visa on Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu or at several land border immigration offices in Nepal.
All foreign nationals must have:
A valid passport with at least 6 months validity
A Nepal visa
A completed visa application form
Living or traveling in Nepal without a valid visa is illegal and punishable by law.
Most nationalities can obtain a Visa on Arrival at the airport or land border checkpoints.
| Duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| 15 Days | USD 30 |
| 30 Days | USD 50 |
| 90 Days | USD 125 |
These visas are typically issued as multiple-entry tourist visas.
Upon arrival in Nepal:
1️⃣ Fill out the Arrival Card.
2️⃣ Complete the Online Tourist Visa Form (airport kiosk or online before arrival).
3️⃣ Pay the visa fee at the payment counter.
4️⃣ Submit the passport, receipt, and application form at the immigration desk.
Your visa will be stamped in your passport once approved.
Citizens of the following countries must obtain a visa before traveling from a Nepal embassy:
Nigeria
Ghana
Zimbabwe
Swaziland (Eswatini)
Cameroon
Somalia
Liberia
Ethiopia
Iraq
Palestine
Afghanistan
Syria
Tourist visas can be extended at the Department of Immigration Nepal in Kathmandu or at the immigration office in Pokhara.
Extension fees:
Minimum 15 days: USD 45
Additional days: USD 3 per day
Late fines may apply if your visa expires.
Maximum stay:
150 days in a calendar year
Entry visa must be used within 6 months from issue date
Visa duration starts from the date of arrival in Nepal
Free visas may be issued for:
Children under 10 years old
SAARC citizens (first visit up to 30 days, except Afghanistan)
Chinese citizens
Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) card holders
Travelers passing through Nepal can obtain a Transit Visa:
Validity: 48 hours
Fee: USD 5
Requires a confirmed airline ticket
Visa services are available at these entry points:
Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu
Kakarvitta Border Crossing – Jhapa
Birgunj Border Crossing – Parsa
Belahiya Border Crossing – Bhairahawa
Nepalgunj Border Crossing – Banke
Dhangadhi Border Crossing – Kailali
Gaddachauki Border Crossing – Kanchanpur
While traveling in Nepal:
✔ Always carry your passport and visa
✔ Check your visa expiry date
✔ Respect local culture and traditions
✔ Register at police or immigration checkpoints while trekking
✔ Exchange currency through authorized money changers
Activities such as working or volunteering on a tourist visa are prohibited.
Government Offices:
Sunday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Banks:
Sunday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Most shops:
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
✅ Official Immigration Website
https://www.immigration.gov.np
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