Nepal welcomes travelers from all around the world with open arms. Unless you are an Indian tourist, it is quite essential to understand the visa procedures. The process is quite simple and straightforward. Listed down are some things you need to know about visa procedures to Nepal:
Tourist Visa
Nepal offers an easy visa process for tourists. The visa can mostly be obtained in two ways:
- On-arrival visa obtained at the port of entry [i.e., Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, or any designated land border crossing]
- Entry Visa issued by Diplomatic Missions abroad (Nepal Embassy/Office of Consulate General)
Tourist visa is extended not exceeding a total of 150 days of stay in a single visa year (Jan-Dec)
Issued Date
- A 15/30/90 days entry visa is issued by the Immigration Office
- A 15/30/90 Days entry visa is issued by the Diplomatic Mission
VISA FEE (USD)
Entry Visa
- 15 Days – USD 30
- 30 Days – USD 50
- 90 Days – USD 125
For More information on types of visas provided by Nepal, their descriptions, fees, and required documents, click here!
Visa Extension
Tourist Visa extension is done for a minimum of 15 days from the Immigration Offices and the Department of Immigration
- 3 USD per Day (minimum 15 days)
- 5 USD per day as a late fine in the case of delay
- An additional 25 USD for a multiple-entry facility
Required Documents
- Valid Ordinary Passport
- Previous Visa, if any
- Other supporting documents, if required
Who can apply?
Any foreigners intending to visit Nepal for various purposes can apply for a visa. You can apply through the given online portal. Click here!
Visa Exemption
Based on the reciprocal agreements between the two countries, Nepali visa exemption facilities are available to the following:
Diplomatic and Official or Service Passport holders of the following countries are exempted from the visa requirement to enter and stay in Nepal, exit from Nepal, and transit through Nepal.
- Thailand – Exemption up to 90 Days
- Russian Federation – Exemption up to 90 Days
- People’s Republic of China – Exemption up to 30 Days
- Federal Republic of Brazil – Exemption up to 90 Days
- Myanmar - Exemption up to 90 Days
- Vietnam - Exemption up to 90 Days
- Cambodia - Exemption up to 30 Days
- Mongolia - Exemption up to 90 Days
- Jordan - Exemption up to 90 Days
- State of Israel - Exemption up to 90 Days
- Georgia - Exemption up to 90 Days
- State of Qatar - Exemption up to 90 Days
- Oman- Exemption up to 90 Days
However, they are subjected to visa regulations after the stipulated duration of exemption. For more information, click here!
For any further information and queries regarding the Visa Regulation of Nepal, you can contact:
Department of Immigration
Address: Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.
Contact: +977-01-4529659, 4429660
Email: info@immigration.gov.np, inquiry@immigration.gov.np (For visa-related inquiries)