How to Get a Nepal Visa

Nepal Visa

If you are wondering how to obtain a Nepal visa, the easiest way to do so is at Tribhuwan International Airport upon arrival in Nepal or at the immigration entry point if you are entering through the India or Tibet border.   

Note: There are a few countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Liberia, and Palestine, among others. People from these countries do not get visas from Nepal’s immigration entry points.)

What are the requirements to obtain a Nepalese visa?   

If you are thinking of taking a visa at the airport or immigration entry point, the following are your requirements:

  • A valid passport (The passport should have a validity of at least six months)
  • You should fill out the visa application form, which is available at the airport or immigration entry points.
  • Two passport-size photos
  • Visa fees should be paid in cash.

Entry points to Nepal

  • Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu
  • Eastern Nepal – Kakarvitta, Jhapa
  • Central Nepal – Birjung, Parsa
  • Northern Border – Kodari, Sindhupalchowk, or Kerung 
  • Western – Rupandehi (Belhiya, Bhairahawa)
  • Mid-western – Banke (Jamuna, Nepalgunj)
  • Far western – Kailali (Mohana, Dhangadhi) / Kanchanpur (Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar)

Visa Fees

  • USD 30 or equivalent convertible currency for 15 days.
  • USD 50 or equivalent convertible currency for 30 days.
  • USD 125 or equivalent convertible currency for 90 days.
  • For tourists from SAARC nations, a visa is available free of charge for up to 30 days.
  • Indian nationals do not need a visa. However, if they enter Nepal via air, they must show a valid identification certificate (passport/ citizenship certificate). Children under the age of 10 do not need to show an identification certificate.

Visa Extension

  • If you wish to extend your visa for 15 days or less, the visa extension charge is USD 30 or its equivalent in a convertible currency.
  • If you wish to extend your visa for more than 15 days, you will be charged a daily fee of USD 2 after the initial 15-day period daily charge of USD 2 will be. However, the visa can be extended up to 150 days in a visa year (a Visa year refers to the period from January to December). 

Transit Visa

When a foreign national has to use an airport due to their transit point or a forced landing, they can obtain a transit visa for a day by paying USD 5 or an equivalent amount in any other currency to land in Nepal.

Other General Information 

  • Entering Nepal or staying in Nepal without a valid visa is illegal.
  • A tourist visa can be obtained through the Nepalese embassy, consulate, other mission offices in your nation, or at the immigration entry points in Nepal listed above.
  • Once issued, the visa cannot be amended, and the visa fees are nonrefundable.
  • You should pay the Nepal visa fees in cash. A credit card or cheque is not acceptable.
  • Visa charges are not applicable for children under 10 years of age. However, they must obtain a valid visa.
  • If you are obtaining a new passport or travel document, you are advised to contact the Immigration Department for the document transfer.
  • Please always bring your passport and trekking permit when you’re free.
  • Some areas are restricted for filming. So, please don’t engage in activities that are strictly prohibited.
  • The culture, tradition, and sentiments of Nepalese people should be respected. Do not perform any activities that would hurt their feelings.
  • Do not perform any activities that would lead to moral turpitude.