Nepal Visa Information

Visa can be easily (except for a few nationalities) obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu or at border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi and Mahendranagari on Nepal-India border and Kodari on Nepal-China border. Visa can also be obtained at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Missions abroad. A valid passport and two passport -size photos with a light background is required.

Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese Yen. You can make the process faster by downloading and completing the application form in advance.

Tourist Visa

Gratis (Free) Visa

For the first visit in one visa year (January to December), gratis visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of South  Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, visa can be extended from the Immigration Department on payment of visa fee as specified above.

For Indian Nationals

Indian nationals do not require visa to enter Nepal.
As per the Nepalese Immigration, Indian nationals traveling to Nepal must possess any one of the following documents:

1.       Passport
2.       Driving License with photo
3.       Photo Identity card issued by a Government Agency
4.       Ration Card with photo
5.       Election Commission Card with Photo
6.       Identity Card issued by Embassy of India in Kathmandu
7.       Identity Card with Photo issued by Sub- Divisional Magistrate or any other officials above his rank

Also, please check with your nearest travel agents for documents required by the Indian Immigration for Indians traveling to Nepal.

Other Information

Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan will need to obtain a visa from Nepal Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their respective countries, as they do not get visa-on-arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal.

Visa Extension

Tourists can stay for a maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Jan 1 to Dec 31).

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