Nepal visa and entry

Nepal Visa for Tourists can be obtained from the Tribhuvan International Airport on their arrival in Kathmandu. In the case of ground transportations, Tourists can obtain Nepal visa from border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India border and Kodari on the Nepal-China border as well. They can also obtain this visa at the nearest Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission when they are outside of the country.

Fees for Nepal Visa:

Visa Facility         Duration                  Fee

Multiple entry      15 days  US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency

Multiple entry      30 days  US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency

Multiple entry      90 days  US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency

Gratis Visa:

Gratis visa for 30 days is available for only South Asian countries such as Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh and Pakistan during their first visit in one visa year (January to December). The visa can be extended from the Nepal Immigration Department on payment of Nepal Visa fees as mentioned above.

Nepal visa for Chinese Tourists:

Chinese nationals are provided by ‘Gratis Tourists Visa’ since 5th Jan 2016 as per official circular of the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing, China.

Nepal visa for Indian Tourists:

Indian citizens do not need a visa to enter Nepal but if he/she arrives by air transportation, then he/she must have either passport or Election Commission card with them as per the Nepalese Immigration.

Other Nepal Visa Information:

Nationals from some countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal and should obtain it from Nepal Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their respective countries.

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

Apply for Nepal Visa Online, go to Nepal Immigration Visa Online Application.